Piers Morgan is leaving CNN, according to a series of tweets he sent out Tuesday morning. Morgan hosted Piers Morgan Live on CNN from 2011 to 2014, replacing Larry King in the prime-time slot. The show was canceled in early 2014 because of low ratings.
At the time of the cancellation, Morgan confirmed he was discussing a new role on the network with CNN president Jeff Zucker. However, per Piers’ Twitter announcement, that didn’t work out.
Morgan tweeted:
BREAKING NEWS: I am no longer a @CNN employee.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
I was offered a new 2-year deal by @CNN boss Jeff Zucker to host 40 big interview ‘specials’. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
But after considerable thought, I decided not to accept it – and to try pastures new.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
I had a fantastic time in my 4 years @CNN and have huge respect for Jeff & all the people who work there. Great company, great network. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
Piers Morgan finished his announcement about leaving CNN with a dig at the National Rifle Association, commenting:
I wouldn’t crack the champagne open too quickly though, @NRA – I haven’t finished with you lot yet.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
While Piers Morgan is arguably best known for his time on CNN, the journalist was also a reality TV fixture for a time. Piers appeared as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent and The Celebrity Apprentice.
After Morgan announced his departure, he retweeted and responded to several people commenting on the announcement, including user Chely Wright, who wrote, “Okay, let the games begin. @Piersmorgan is back on the market. I wonder which network will put him back to work #Piers.”
Piers Morgan didn’t hint where he might go after CNN.
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