Outspoken broadcaster Piers Morgan has provided a health update from a London hospital bed, injecting his trademark humour into the situation after a serious fall left him requiring surgery.
A 'Cracking Start' to the New Year
The 60-year-old television presenter took to Instagram to explain he had tripped on a small step inside a London restaurant over the weekend, resulting in a heavy fall. "Fell like a sack of spuds," Morgan wrote alongside photos from his hospital bed. The tumble caused a fracture to the neck of his femur, necessitating a new hip and subsequent surgery.
His recovery will be lengthy, involving six weeks on crutches and a ban on any long-haul flights for at least 12 weeks. "New Year off to a cracking start!" he quipped, before adding the punchline that has captured attention: "I blame Donald Trump."
From Friend to Foe: Morgan's Changing Tune on Trump
The jibe is laden with history. Morgan was once an ardent supporter and friend of the former US President, with their relationship predating Trump's political career. However, Morgan's stance shifted dramatically following the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
In the days after the event, Morgan publicly expressed regret for his past support, stating Trump had "gone mad." He told his audience he never imagined the person he had known for 15 years would "incite a mob to attack the Capitol in America and attack democracy itself."
This critical posture has continued in the years since. Most recently, Morgan used his show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, to condemn Trump's comments about the late director Rob Reiner, who was found dead alongside his wife in December. Morgan said Trump's remarks crossed "every line of basic human decency."
Ongoing Antagonism and a Lengthy Recovery
Even from his hospital bed, Morgan's engagement with political discourse continues. Just days before his fall, on January 17, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), antagonising Trump over trade tariffs. He sarcastically suggested Britain should "repurchase America," threatening tariffs if the deal was refused.
For now, however, the presenter's immediate focus is on his physical recovery. The incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly an accident can occur, with Morgan now facing a significant period of rehabilitation. His ability to mine humour from the situation, even pointing a finger at a former friend turned political adversary, underscores the persona that has kept him in the public eye for decades.
