Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan is recovering in hospital after an accident that required emergency surgery and a new hip. His long-time co-host, Susanna Reid, has now offered a public update on his condition, sharing her well-wishes on air.
An Unexpected Fall Leads to Surgery
The 60-year-old broadcaster revealed over the weekend of 19 January 2026 that he had taken a serious tumble. The incident occurred when he tripped on a small step in a London hotel restaurant. The fall resulted in a fractured femur, an injury severe enough to necessitate a full hip replacement.
Morgan posted a photograph from his hospital bed, quipping that his New Year had got off to a "cracking start". In a detailed social media post, he outlined his recovery plan, which includes using crutches for six weeks and avoiding long-haul travel for twelve weeks. He jokingly concluded the update by stating, "I blame Donald Trump."
Susanna Reid's On-Air Well-Wishes
During the 19 January broadcast of Good Morning Britain, Susanna Reid addressed her former colleague's situation. Describing the day as "blue Monday", she noted it was "not a great morning for our good friend Piers Morgan", before adding, "although I have to say, he is recovering well in hospital."
Reid revealed she had offered to visit him, saying, "I did offer to turn up with grapes, but he says he has enough to open a vineyard, so I was rebuffed." She summarised the chain of events leading to his surgery: "There was a restaurant involved and a stumble, and a whole new hip." She ended the segment by expressing hope for his swift recovery, stating, "He'll be out soon, and we hope he gets better quickly."
Morgan's Reflections on Morning Television
The news of Morgan's hospitalisation comes after he recently reflected on his five-year stint hosting the ITV breakfast show alongside Reid. In a past interview on BBC Breakfast, he was candid about the challenges of the early starts, admitting, "I hated it, it's the honest truth. It's like having permanent jet-lag."
He described the schedule as "brutal", explaining that the combination of a pre-dawn alarm followed by hours of live television left him "absolutely exhausted" by midday. When asked if the routine drove him mad, Morgan replied, "Yes, I think we all go mad in the end." Despite the gruelling hours, he fondly recalled his working relationship with Susanna Reid and the GMB team, which he compared to having a family.
Piers Morgan left Good Morning Britain in 2021 following a controversial on-air discussion about Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. His recent health update has prompted a significant wave of support from fans and former colleagues alike as he begins his recovery.
