Piers Morgan returned to the Good Morning Britain studio on Monday, reuniting with his former co-host Susanna Reid during the live show on July 20. Reid, who presented alongside Ed Balls, was joined by Morgan to discuss Andy Burnham's upcoming appointment as prime minister, five years after Morgan left ITV.
Reunion After Five Years
Morgan famously walked off the programme in March 2021 after refusing to apologize for comments about Meghan Markle's claims in her and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey. The reunion began with Reid quickly steering the conversation to Burnham, but Morgan interrupted, saying, "Hello, by the way!" Balls joked, "We've not got time for that, we've got a big interview on... with you!" Morgan replied, "I know you have, but at least say, 'Lovely to see you back,'" prompting Reid to hug him, followed by Balls.
Lighthearted Banter
Reid remarked, "Nice to see you. Great to have you [back]. Now, we're in a completely different building, I can break my hug omertà," with Morgan adding, "[Now] you don't have the PTSD!" Reid then said, "Now that bromance is over, or the romance is over," before continuing the discussion. During the conversation, both were left speechless as they agreed on politics. Reid said, "How come we agree? This is weird," and Morgan added, "This is very unsettling." Reid asked, "Is this what happens when you have a break?"
Fans React
Morgan responded, "I think in most relationships, you have a few years off after a very intense marriage, [which] is what we had. And then after time, all the little annoying things, like the way you used to chew your pen, all that stuff, it all just fades away and we remember the good times." GMB viewers were delighted, with many calling for his return. One person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "You are so missed on Breakfast TV @piersmorgan. Made my day seeing your lovely face today." Another added, "Piers should never have left. Good Morning Britain has never been the same without him," while a third said, "Fantastic to see @piersmorgan back on @GMB this morning. Too many folk sit on the fence, afraid to voice their opinion in fear of being cancelled. That's one thing with Piers, whatever your opinion of him, what you see is what you get!"
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 6am.
