Meghan Markle formally complained to British broadcaster ITV after Piers Morgan damaged her and accused her of lying about her mental health to “Good Morning Britain”, according to a report.
The UK Communications Office had received more than 41,000 complaints about Morgan’s behavior as of late Tuesday, according to The Guardian, prompting the regulator to launch an investigation into whether Morgan’s remarks violated the broadcast code on damages and offenses.
A formal complaint was also filed on behalf of the Duchess of Sussex on ITV, the British network that broadcasts the morning talk show, the medium said.
Amid the reaction, the famous host sensationally left the show on Tuesday, just hours after leaving the set when his roommate, Alex Beresford, called him to continue “sweeping” Markle after the couple’s impressive position. with Oprah Winfrey.
About two hours later, ITV issued a statement saying: “After discussions with ITV, Piers Morgan has decided that now is the time to leave Good Morning Britain. ITV has accepted this decision and has nothing else to add. “
Morgan had expressed doubts on the show after Markle opened up to Winfrey about having suicidal thoughts, including claims that told him that seeking help would not be good for a member of the royal family.
“Who did you go to?” Morgan told “Good Morning Britain” on Monday. “What did they tell you? I’m sorry, I don’t believe a word you said, Meghan Markle. I wouldn’t believe it if I read a weather report. “
Following comments from the TV host, it is understood that ITV filmmakers wanted Morgan to apologize live.
On Tuesday, Morgan said he still didn’t believe Markle, but insisted he was taking mental illness very seriously.
“When we talked about this yesterday, I said that I generally don’t believe what Meghan Markle says in general in this interview and I still have serious concerns about the veracity of a lot of what she said.”
He added: “But let me record my position on mental illness and suicide. These are clearly extremely serious things that should be taken very seriously and, if someone feels that way, they should receive the treatment and help they need every time. ”