Television presenter and broadcaster Piers Morgan has been hospitalised after suffering a serious fall that resulted in a broken hip, requiring immediate surgery.
A Painful Stumble in a London Restaurant
The incident occurred when Morgan tripped on a small step inside a restaurant at a London hotel. He described the fall with characteristic humour, stating he "fell like a sack of spuds." The consequence of the stumble was severe: a fracture to the neck of his femur, the bone connecting the hip joint.
Morgan took to Instagram to share the news with his followers, posting an image of himself in a hospital bed alongside a stark X-ray of the injury. In a bullet-point style post, he outlined the key details of his mishap and the subsequent medical response.
Immediate Surgery and a Long Road to Recovery
The fracture was so significant that it necessitated a full hip replacement operation. Medical advice following the surgery dictates a lengthy recovery period. Morgan will be on crutches for an estimated six weeks and has been advised against any long-haul air travel for at least twelve weeks.
This means the outspoken commentator faces up to three months of restricted movement as he recuperates. Despite the painful ordeal, Morgan appeared in good spirits, joking about his "cracking start" to the New Year and even quipping, "I blame Donald Trump."
Flood of Support from Friends and Fans
The comments section of his social media post was quickly filled with messages of support from well-wishers. Fellow TV personalities including Lorraine Kelly and Eamonn Holmes offered their sympathies and humour. Fred Sirieix also joined in, wishing Morgan a speedy recovery.
Morgan's update provides a clear timeline for his convalescence, indicating his work and travel schedule will be heavily impacted for the first quarter of the year as he focuses on rehabilitation following the major surgery.
