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Piers Morgan Keeps Up With The Kardashians!

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:50:24 +0000

So, Piers Morgan Tonight has only been on our screens for just over a week and it seems he already missed on his biggest story yet…that Oprah Winfrey had a secret half-sister.

Understandably, chat show queen Oprah was keeping schtum while being interviewed by America’s new British chat show ‘king’, as just days later she revealed the news of her half-sister Patricia to the world.

Clearly her aim was to drum up a bit of publicity for her new television network Own that launched earlier this month, in my opinion.

But fear not Morgan fans, the CNN host wasn’t too down hearted about his failed discovery for long, and found comfort in the form on the Kardashian sisters, Kim and Kourntney…

Now I couldn’t think of a better way to forget my troubles than to these two gorgeous girls sat on my lap.

Piers has already expressed his disappointment through his Twitter page by saying, “Damn and Blast, you’re all absolutely right, I should have asked @Oprah: “Got any secret half-sisters called Pat we don’t know about?”

Well Piers, I don’t think you have anything to worry about with the Kardashian sisters hiding their personal lives from you, I mean, we pretty much know everything there is to know about those girls already!

Oprah Brings Out Piers Morgan’s Soft Side!

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:17:03 +0000

America caught its first glimpse of Piers Morgan as a serious journalist with the premiere of his new interview program Piers Morgan Tonight on CNN. Morgan has replaced the legendary Larry King, who hosted his flagship interview show Larry King Live for twenty-five years in what is now Morgan’s time slot.

American audiences mostly know the British personality from television competitions such as America’s Got Talent, on which Morgan is a talent judge, and Donald Trump’s The Celebrity Apprentice, which Morgan won in 2008. On the other side of the pond, however, Morgan is better known for his work in journalism after having worked his way up in the British press to host various news programs including his most recent television show Piers Morgan’s Life Stories on ITV.

It seems fitting that Morgan chose Oprah Winfrey to be his first interview guest to launch his new American show as Winfrey, probably the most famous interviewer in the world, ends her twenty-five year old sydicated talk show and launches her OWN cable television channel. Winfrey has also proven herself to be a big ratings draw as is indicated by the high ratings of Morgan’s first CNN outing with the queen of talk by his side.

Before Piers Morgan Tonight premiered on CNN, Morgan promoted himself as a merciless interviewer who cuts straight to the truth of his subjects, referencing his ability to even make Simon Cowell cry during an interview. However, Morgan did not exactly live up to his self-proclaimed hard-hitting image during his interview with Winfrey. Instead, he exhibited more humility and graciousness during the interview than is prescribed by his reputation. Between the moments of curiosity, determination, and fluffy humor, Morgan appeared to be slightly nervous, insecure, and humbled by the event. Morgan’s apprehensively lighthearted demeanor would be expected from most people conducting such an interview; however, it was a little surprising coming from the snappy Brit who has interviewed hundreds of celebrities over the years.

To his credit, Morgan’s interview with the most successful talk show host in history was ultimately sufficiently insightful. He questioned her about the death of her baby when she was 14 that sparked her thoughts of teen-suicide, her refusal to marry her long-term partner Stedman Graham, and he even had the cheek to ask her how much money she is worth. And yes, he did eventually manage to get Winfrey to become a little teary-eyed during their discussion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Winfrey’s efforts in making King’s dreams for America come true.

In the end, Morgan simultaneously revealed his respect for Winfrey and his uncertainty about his own interviewing skills with his final question, which was “How have I done?” Winfrey answered with the less than confidence-building response, “surprising.”

Morgan’s upcoming guests include infamous radio talk show host Howard Stern, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and controversial British comedian Ricky Gervais. Good luck Piers!

Piers Morgan Officially Replacing Larry King on CNN!

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:06:42 +0000

The new King of CNN has been crowned!

After months of speculation, Cable News Network (CNN) has finally officially confirmed that Brit telly presenter Piers Morgan will host a new programme to replace flagship interview show Larry King Live, after Larry King himself retires in late December, 2010. Morgan recently described Mr. King’s job, which Morgan will take over, as “the greatest interview job in the world.”

The title of Morgan’s new series has not been confirmed, but the programme will commence in January and air Mondays through Fridays at 9 PM. The show will also reportedly air worldwide on CNN-International in over 200 countries.

Morgan will continue to judge talent competition America’s Got Talent on NBC and to host the ITV programme Piers Morgan’s Life Stories; however, his future as judge of Britain’s Got Talent is unclear.

To American audiences, Piers is primarily known as a talent show judge and reality TV star (from when he won Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice), so it will be interesting to see how Americans respond to him as a serious interview journalist. Congratulations and good luck Piers!

Piers Morgan to Replace Larry King on CNN?!?!

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:47:49 +0000

Piers Morgan has reportedly signed a £5.5 million deal with US cable television news channel CNN to replace renowned talkshow host Larry King, who will be retiring in a few months. Apparently executives at CNN are fans of Piers Morgan’s Life Stories on ITV. US broadcast television network NBC, home of America’s Got Talent on which Morgan is a judge, is rumored to have agreed to share him with CNN. It is not clear whether Morgan will continue as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent.

First Simon Fuller and Simon Cowell captivated America with American Idol and now Piers will be replacing one of the highest profile talk shows in the United States – the Brits really are taking over American telly! Congratulations Piers!

A Klassy Bird’s About To Hit US Telly Screens

Wed, 20 May 2009 04:37:46 +0000

inset picture: Myleene Klass wearing Julia Clancey at the BAFTA’s

My oh Myleene, get a load of who’s about to hit US shores! Myleene Klass has bagged a plum role fronting the American version of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! And I think it couldn’t have happened to a nicer girl…

I missed catching up with My’ at the Cannes Film Festival where I heard yesterday she was rubbing shoulders with likes of A-listers such as Hilary Swank and Paris Hilton, oo-er!

Sara Nathan’s TV Biz column in the Sun today is reporting that ‘Klassy’ girl Myleene impressed US Telly chiefs at NBC so much with her CNN film show and that this gig is now a massive opportunity for her to become a big star in the US. It is also rumored the sexy jungle gal will be being paid $100,000 to co-host with an as-yet-unannounced male star.

NBC bought the US rights to the show which has already aired one series back in 2003. It was won by Jennifer Lopez’s ex Cris Judd.

But before you Brit readers of mine get your Marks and Sparks knickers in a twist, there’s no need to panic just yet. Her UK commitments like Ten Years Younger and M&S modelling are on hold for now but she’ll be back to honour them after her three weeks in the jungle, which start on June 1st.

Though as soon as she gets back in that white bikini I’m sure it won’t be long before they’re trying to get her back across the pond. Nice one My’ I look forward to seeing you in Tinseltown in the not too distant future!