Piers Morgan made a return to Good Morning Britain on Monday, reuniting with his former co-host Susanna Reid five years after his abrupt exit from the program. Morgan, who left the show following an on-air disagreement with weatherman Alex Beresford regarding Meghan Markle, appeared to discuss Andy Burnham's potential as prime minister. During his appearance, Morgan and Reid shared a hug, a moment that sparked calls from viewers for his return to the broadcast.
Fans expressed their desire for Morgan's comeback, with social media comments including "Come back Piers... was great to see you" and "Really lovely to see him back on the sofa."
Morgan, who frequently referred to Reid as his "TV wife" during their time together on the show, reminisced about their early morning routines. He recalled the "good times" from their 4 a.m. starts, a sentiment shared by Reid who commented, "This is weird."
Ed Balls, Reid's current co-host, humorously interjected, stating he sees Reid at 4 a.m. "From Monday to Wednesday." Morgan then proceeded to read from the auto-cue to introduce Kate Garraway.
Morgan's departure from Good Morning Britain in 2021 followed an explosive on-air clash with Beresford. The disagreement stemmed from Morgan's comments about Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey, where she alleged experiencing racism within the Royal Family. Morgan stated he "didn't believe a word" of her claims. Beresford accused Morgan of "trashing" Markle, leading to Morgan storming off set. The following day, Morgan announced his resignation from ITV.
Reflecting on his time on the show, Morgan described the presenters as becoming a "family." He noted that while he still sees many of his former colleagues, he deliberately avoids the weatherman involved in their 2021 dispute. He suggested that Reid's apology for his behavior after the clash might have been influenced by fear of a "huge Twitter pile-on" orchestrated by an "organized mob."