Broadcaster Piers Morgan has revealed he enjoyed a lavish meal from one of London's most exclusive pubs delivered directly to his hospital bed, following a serious hip injury that required replacement surgery. The 60-year-old television personality shared the unusual dining experience on social media after tripping on a small step inside a London hotel restaurant.
Painful Fall Leads to Major Surgery
Morgan explained that he fractured the neck of his femur during what he described as a simple misstep, falling "like a sack of spuds" after failing to notice a small step. The injury proved so severe that medical professionals determined a full hip replacement was necessary. He shared images of both his hospital stay and the X-ray showing his broken hip with his Instagram followers on Sunday.
Exclusive Pub Delivery to Hospital Ward
In a Wednesday update from his hospital bed, Morgan revealed that friend Andrea Catherwood had arranged a special delivery from The Devonshire, the upmarket Soho pub known for being notoriously difficult to secure reservations. Remarkably, the establishment's landlord Oisín Rogers personally delivered the meal via Lime bike.
The luxurious hospital feast included:
- Three lamb chops priced at £28
- Multiple side dishes costing £6 each
- All the traditional trimmings
Morgan described enjoying the "sensational lamb chops" while watching Arsenal's Champions League victory over Inter Milan, humorously noting the meal was "almost as satisfying as my team's scintillating performance."
Celebrity Well-Wishes and Recovery Timeline
The broadcaster's social media post attracted numerous celebrity comments, with Dermot O'Leary remarking "FFS. Even when you land on your hip… you land on your feet x" and Lorraine Kelly calling him a "daft bugger" while wishing him well. Eamonn Holmes offered sympathy along with traditional hospital visitor suggestions of Lucozade and grapes.
Medical professionals have advised Morgan that his recovery will involve up to three months of restricted movement, with doctors specifically recommending against long-haul travel for at least twelve weeks following the surgical procedure.
History of Humorous Hospital Blame
This isn't the first time Morgan has combined medical issues with humorous social media commentary. In 2019, when hospitalised for gastritis and duodenitis, he famously blamed "vegan sausage rolls, Brexit and Donald Trump" for his condition. He maintained his characteristic wit in his latest post, jokingly suggesting Trump might bear some responsibility for his current predicament too.
Despite the painful injury and significant recovery period ahead, Morgan appeared in good spirits, expressing gratitude for the kindness shown by friends and family during his hospital stay. He concluded his post by stating he looks forward to returning to The Devonshire "as soon as my docs allow me to take the apparently hip-breaking risk of walking through a restaurant again."
