Piers Morgan has begun 2026 with an unexpected and painful hospital stay after breaking his hip.
The broadcaster shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed alongside an X-ray showing the fractured bone.
The Accident in Detail
Morgan revealed that the fall happened after he tripped on a small step inside a London hotel restaurant.
The mishap was severe enough to fracture the neck of his femur, which required a full hip replacement.
He described the accident in his post with his usual mix of humour and drama, admitting that he “fell like a sack of spuds” and calling the injury so serious that it needed a new hip.
Recovery and Restrictions
Doctors have advised Morgan that he will have restricted movement for up to three months.
Long-haul flights are off the table for at least twelve weeks while he recovers from surgery.
Despite the painful ordeal, the TV presenter appeared in good spirits, joking about the incident and sharing the stark X-ray image with his followers.
Friends and Fans Send Support
Fans and friends quickly flooded the comments with messages of encouragement, praising Morgan’s humour even in such a serious situation.
Celebrity pals joined in, with Fred Sirieix wishing him a speedy recovery, Lorraine Kelly calling him a “daft bugger” but hoping he was okay, and Eamonn Holmes offering advice—and even a potential hospital visit—with Lucozade and grapes.
Monty Panesar added his well-wishes, hoping Morgan would recover quickly so he could celebrate Arsenal’s success.
A History of Hospital Drama
This isn’t Morgan’s first high-profile hospital visit.
In 2019, he was admitted for gastritis and duodenitis, which he jokingly blamed on vegan sausage rolls, Brexit, and Donald Trump.
For context, gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, while duodenitis is swelling of the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.
Looking Ahead
With weeks of recovery on crutches ahead, Morgan is facing a challenging start to the year.
Yet, with his characteristic wit and good spirits, fans are confident he will bounce back—and maybe turn this painful experience into another memorable story to share.
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