Who / What
Piers Morgan is an English journalist, broadcaster, and writer known for his career in media, particularly during the early 21st century as a prominent figure on CNN's daytime programming alongside hosting "The Late Show with Piers Morgan" on CBS in the United States. Before moving to the US, he was famously the editor of *The News of the World*, one of Britain's highest-circulation and most sensationalist tabloids.
Background & History
Born Piero Stefan Gheorghe Maria George-Petre O'Meara on 30 March 1965 in London, England (though born with a Romanian name inherited from his father), Morgan later took the stage name Piers Morgan. He began his journalistic career at *The Sun*, another influential British tabloid owned by News Corp (then part of Rupert Murdoch's holdings). In 1994, aged just 28–29 years old when he joined or soon after, he was appointed editor-in-chief of the notoriously controversial and high-circulation *News of the World* newspaper under Murdoch, becoming one of its youngest editors in decades. He later served as an executive producer for the US television series "The Ellen Show".
Why Notable
Piers Morgan rose to international prominence primarily through his editorial leadership of the highly influential but notoriously controversial British tabloid *The News of the World*, known for its sensationalist style and coverage, especially under his tenure. His impact further increased when he became a mainstay anchor on CNN's daytime lineup hosting "Piers Morgan Tonight", covering major world events from that platform. He gained widespread American television recognition through hosting the syndicated talk show "The Late Show with Piers Morgan" during its run until 2019.
In the News
Since 2019, significant news surrounding Piers Morgan has focused on his personal life following the highly publicized divorce from Meghan Markle, particularly concerning their separation and her subsequent relationship. He authored several New York Times bestselling books detailing these events which attracted substantial media attention globally. Furthermore, since leaving CNN in December 2022, he is expected to host a new podcast or potentially return as a political correspondent, keeping him relevant through ongoing public discourse related to his career transitions.
