The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has launched a formal complaint with ITV over former broadcaster Piers Morgan's Good Morning Britain (GMB) rant.
Meghan’s complaint focused on how the heavily criticised ex-broadcaster’s comments might affect those struggling with their mental health.
An online newspaper said ITV declined to comment on the report, instead referred to their original statement when contacted.
But ITV's Royal Editor Chris Ship tweeted that the complaint had been sent to the broadcaster's CEO.
So ... the Duchess of Sussex formally filed a complaint to @ITV on Monday.
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) March 10, 2021
It’s thought to have been sent to the broadcaster’s CEO.
Meghan raised concerns about how @piersmorgan’s words affect the issue of mental health and what it might do to others contemplating suicide pic.twitter.com/rA09dOQ4GN
NEW: Meghan’s close friend @Janina Has just said on @thismorning on @ITV that “there are many email and texts to support” Meghan’s claim that Harry’s family and household staff knew about the state of Megan’s mental health crisis#OprahMeghanHarry pic.twitter.com/W2Xu8TuCvL
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) March 10, 2021
Morgan stormed off the set of the GMB show midway through filming after co-star Alex Beresford described his behaviour as “diabolical”.
The controversial presenter faced heavy criticism for his remarks about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, following the couple’s interview with Oprah Winfrey which aired early this week.
In the now much talked about interview, Meghan revealed she previously had suicidal thoughts due to the abuse she had received when joining the royal family.
Celebrities and social media influencers across the globe have supported the Duchess of Sussex.
Twenty four time Grammy winner, Beyonce, posted a short message on her website saying, "Thank you Meghan for your courage and leadership. We are all strengthened and inspired by you."
If someone told me they felt suicidal, I would not only believe them but I would try to help
— nazir afzal (@nazirafzal) March 10, 2021
Saying they were lying is NOT freedom of speech, it’s a despicable lack of humanity#MeghanMarkle
Meghan Markle haters attacked before & after the epic @Oprah interview, supposedly defending the Queen but really just indulging in typical attacks on a Black woman who dared to speak up. Then the Queen issued a compassionate statement that showed that they’re the absolute worst. https://t.co/Ouz8ysNKHR
— Joy-Ann Pro-Democracy & Masks Reid 😷 (@JoyAnnReid) March 10, 2021
“[Black women] are told that you can come into the the room, but remember you are not one of us.”
— Natasha S. Alford (@NatashaSAlford) March 10, 2021
A clip from last night’s convo w/ @VanJones68 and @ChrisCuomo @CNN about Meghan Markle and racism at home and abroad: pic.twitter.com/guwP00OZjM
The bizarre hatred of #MeghanMarkle by #piersmorgan is entirely personal. He desperately wanted to be part of her circle and even her friend, and she understandably rejected him. There's none so angry as a little man scorned.#MeghanandHarryonOprah
— Rev. Michael Coren (@michaelcoren) March 10, 2021
Other influencers are however seemingly backing the British broadcaster as they argue that freedom of speech is being trampled upon and this would become a huge problem for broadcasters and people.
18 men kill themselves EVERY SINGLE DAY in this country. Zero empathy from people on Twitter.
— Peter (@Suffragentleman) March 8, 2021
One beautiful millionaire says she briefly considered it, once, and every mother-fucker is signalling their virtue.#MeghanMarkle pic.twitter.com/NEqhYVkAVf
👏 @piersmorgan
— Darren Grimes (@darrengrimes_) March 10, 2021
“If I have to fall on my sword for expressing an honestly held opinion about Meghan Markle and that diatribe of bilge that she came out with in that interview, so be it.”
When broadcasters allow only one view on air, it makes for crap telly and we all turn off. pic.twitter.com/Wy20QfE5XC
If you had any doubt whether Meghan Markle is a woke grifter, she filed a formal complaint in Britain against @PiersMorgan because he said he “didn’t believe a word” of Markle’s claims.
— Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) March 10, 2021
She claims she was bullied... but SHE’S a bully, trying to cancel him for his opinion of her.
