Broadcaster Piers Morgan has returned home after suffering a serious hip fracture that required surgery, marking his recovery with a unique gift from friend Amanda Holden and a lavish meal delivered to his hospital bed.
Custom 'Breaking News' Crutches from Amanda Holden
The 60-year-old television personality, who revealed his injury over the weekend with hospital bed and X-ray photos, was discharged from Cromwell Hospital in Kensington on Wednesday. To celebrate his homecoming, former Britain's Got Talent co-judge Amanda Holden and her husband Chris Hughes presented him with bespoke crutches worth £300.
The custom walking aids, sourced from website Cool Crutches, feature the phrase 'Breaking News' inscribed on them. Sharing an image from his London residence, Morgan wrote on social media: 'Back home. Love my Breaking News @coolcrutches - thanks so much @noholdenback & Chris. Perfect timing as President Trump is making a lot of breaking news in Davos.'
A handwritten note from Amanda and Chris accompanied the gift, reading: 'Here's something to help get you back on your feet. All our love, Amanda and Chris xxx.'
Gourmet Hospital Delivery from The Devonshire
During his hospital stay, Morgan enjoyed a special treat when friend Andrea Catherwood arranged for a meal from the exclusive Soho pub The Devonshire to be delivered directly to his bed. The upmarket establishment, known for being difficult to secure reservations at, sent landlord Oisín Rogers personally with the food via a Lime bike.
Morgan feasted on lamb chops priced at £28 for three, with additional sides costing £6 each. He shared photos of the meal, writing: 'Lots of friends and family have been incredibly kind and generous during my hospital stay, for which I am incredibly grateful.'
He continued: 'My lovely mate @andreacatherwoodnews made a call to one our mutual favourite restaurateurs @mcmoop and asked if he might be able to send over some delicious recuperative food from his fabulous @devonshiresoho.. and being Oisin, he not only instantly agreed but he insisted on bringing it over himself on a Lime bike.'
'So as I watched Arsenal's demolition of Inter Milan last night, I tucked into sensational lamb chops with all the trimmings. Almost as satisfying as my team's scintillating performance. Thanks Oisin, and Andrea. Can't wait to be back at the Devonshire as soon as my docs allow me to take the apparently hip-breaking risk of walking through a restaurant again.. !'
Injury Details and Recovery Timeline
Morgan fractured the neck of his femur after tripping on a small step inside a London hotel restaurant, describing the incident as falling 'like a sack of spuds.' The injury was severe enough to require a full hip replacement surgery.
Doctors have advised the broadcaster to expect up to three months of restricted movement, with recommendations against long-haul travel for at least twelve weeks as he recovers from the procedure. Despite the setback, Morgan has maintained his characteristic humour throughout the ordeal.
Celebrity Well-Wishes and Previous Health Episode
Fellow television personalities flooded Morgan's social media with supportive messages. Dermot O'Leary commented: 'FFS. Even when you land on your hip… you land on your feet x.' Lorraine Kelly added: 'You daft bugger - hope you are OK!' while Eamonn Holmes offered: 'Well, sincere sympathy my friend but I am the expert in this field …. if u want advice or a visitor! Lucozade and Grapes?'
Former cricketer Monty Panesar wrote: 'Wishing you a quick recovery so you can celebrate Arsenal's success!' and Fred Sirieix added: 'jeez speedy recovery.'
This health incident echoes a similar episode in 2019 when Morgan was hospitalised for gastritis and duodenitis, at which time he humorously blamed 'vegan sausage rolls, Brexit and Donald Trump' for his condition. He explained at the time: 'Monday, 6.40am: I eat one mouthful of vegan sausage roll. Friday, 11am: hospitalised for gastroscopy on inflamed, exploding innards. I'm doing the maths.'
Despite facing a challenging recovery period, Morgan appears to be in good spirits, surrounded by supportive friends and enjoying the comforts of both thoughtful gifts and gourmet treats during his convalescence.
