It wasn’t the kind of Monday morning anyone wanted, especially for Piers Morgan.
The former Good Morning Britain host is currently recovering in a London hospital after a nasty fall that led to a serious hip injury.
The tumble, which occurred in a hotel restaurant, resulted in a fractured femur so severe it required a full hip replacement.
Susanna Reid, who co-hosted GMB with Piers for years, reached out to him live on the ITV breakfast show, showing concern for her former colleague.
She revealed she had offered to visit him in hospital—with grapes in hand—but Piers, in classic fashion, politely “rebuffed” the gesture, claiming he had enough grapes to open a vineyard.
The Accident That Changed Piers’ Plans
Piers, 60, explained the mishap on Instagram with his signature mix of humor and drama, joking that Donald Trump was to blame for his New Year getting “off to a cracking start.”
Alongside his post, he shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed and an X-ray of his broken hip, letting fans see the full extent of the injury.
The broadcaster admitted he “fell like a sack of spuds” after misjudging a small step, which led to a full hip replacement.
Doctors have warned him to avoid long-haul travel for at least 12 weeks and anticipate up to three months of limited mobility as he recovers.
Friends and Fans Rally With Well Wishes
The social media post quickly filled with messages from fellow celebrities and friends.
Susanna Reid commented: “Nooooo!! Get fixed soon—I owe you a hug when you’re out.”
Lorraine Kelly added her own cheeky touch: “You daft bugger—hope you are OK,” while Amanda Holden joked that Piers’ wife Celia might get “off the hook for a few weeks.”
Radio host Nick Ferrari offered sympathy, saying Piers is no longer just “breaking” big scoops.
Even Eamonn Holmes weighed in with recovery advice: “Lucozade and grapes!”
Susanna Updates Fans on GMB
Susanna gave viewers a live update on Good Morning Britain, noting that while it wasn’t a great morning for Piers, he was recovering well.
She recapped the accident for the audience: “There was a restaurant involved and a stumble, and a whole new hip. So get well soon, Piers.”
She also reassured viewers that he would likely be in the hospital only a few days before starting his recovery at home.
Life After GMB for Piers Morgan
Since leaving Good Morning Britain in 2021 following his controversial comments about Meghan Markle, Piers has carved out a new path with Piers Morgan Uncensored on Talk TV and YouTube.
He’s returned to ITV occasionally as a guest, bringing his trademark energy and sometimes stirring heated debates.
Piers’ Recent ITV Appearance Caused a Stir
His last return to daytime TV was in November, when he appeared on Lorraine Kelly’s show.
The segment quickly became tense as he debated with Dr. Amir Khan about single-sex spaces and legal guidance surrounding toilets.
Piers was firm that biological men and women should use their corresponding spaces, sparking a lively exchange with Lorraine and Dr. Khan.
Despite the debate, viewers couldn’t help but notice Lorraine looking slightly uncomfortable as Piers brought his usual chaos to the breakfast programme.
Yet, his energy and controversial opinions clearly made an impact, keeping audiences talking long after the broadcast.
Daytime TV Faces Its Own Set of Changes
Meanwhile, ITV’s daytime lineup is undergoing shifts.
This Morning has merged some production resources with Lorraine and Loose Women, and broadcast schedules for several shows have been reduced.
Lorraine’s show now runs for 30 minutes per episode, only 30 weeks a year, reflecting the network’s cost-cutting measures after announcing 220 job cuts in May.
Piers, ever the joker, couldn’t resist commenting on the changes, poking fun at how much had disappeared from the network’s programming.
Looking Ahead for Piers Morgan
With recovery ahead and plenty of celebrity friends rooting for him, Piers’ focus is on healing and getting back to his projects.
Fans and colleagues alike are eager to see him return to form—and in true Piers style, likely causing a stir wherever he goes next.
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