Markle also issued a formal complaint after Morgan suggested she was lying.
Piers Morgan She received the go-ahead from the British media regulator Ofcom for her comments criticizing Meghan Markle. “Today we have concluded our investigation into Piers Morgan’s comments on Good Morning Britain in the wake of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey,” he tweeted, along with a 97-page report on his findings.
The group received more than 50,000 complaints following Morgan’s criticism of GMB in March. “Most said that comments on mental health and suicide made by [Morgan] were both damaging to the audience and highly offensive and that discussions on issues related to race and racism … were highly offensive to some viewers, “says the report.
Markle He also issued a formal complaint after Morgan suggested he was lying, about accusations of racism he experienced within the royal family, and disdained that he shared that he experienced suicidal thoughts as a high-ranking member of the royal family.
Ofcom said that while Morgan’s comments were “potentially harmful and offensive,” GMB did not violate the broadcast code. “According to our rules, broadcasters can include opinions controversial as part of a legitimate debate in the public interest, and the strong defiance of Mr. Morgan from other contributors provided important context for viewers, “he stated.
However, the group also reminded the company headquarters “ITV to be more careful about content that discusses mental health and suicide in the future. ITV might consider using timely warnings or signage from support services to ensure viewers are properly protected.”
Morgan, who stormed off the show when his co-host called him about his comments and then resigned, celebrated his “vindication.” In his Daily Mail column, he said it is a “resounding victory for free speech and a resounding defeat for Princess Pinocchio.”
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