The Brutal Backstabbing in Daytime TV: Piers Morgan on Phillip Schofield’s Downfall

In a recent article by Piers Morgan, the TV personality discussed the brutal world of daytime TV and the ruthless backstabbing that occurs behind the scenes. In the article, Morgan references his own abrupt exit from Good Morning Britain two years ago and the lack of loyalty he experienced from his colleagues and friends.

Morgan also empathized with Phillip Schofield, who was recently sacked from his position as This Morning presenter. Morgan acknowledged that he knows Schofield is not the “evil monster” he is being painted as in the media and that his treatment is evidence of the ruthlessness in the world of daytime television.

Morgan recounts his experiences of the “direct correlation between the size of a daytime TV person’s beaming smile and unctuous ‘love your work, Piers!’ sycophancy, and their sneaky duplicity.” He details how colleagues would speak highly of him to his face, but behind his back, many would pour toxic buckets of foul-mouthed manure over him and trash every other presenter in his presence.

Morgan also references two specific colleagues, Alex Beresford and Denise Welch, whom he describes as “two-faced wastrels” and “vile, spiteful hypocrites,” respectively.

Despite his negative experiences in the world of daytime TV, Morgan acknowledges that there are many good, decent people in the industry and that he has taken some with him when he joined TalkTV.

Morgan concludes the article by expressing empathy for Schofield’s manner of sacking, stating that “for ITV to not even give him the chance to say a proper goodbye to his large, loyal audience…struck me as needlessly churlish.”

Overall, Morgan’s article sheds light on the brutal world of daytime television, where backstabbing and duplicity are common occurrences. He acknowledges that not everyone in the industry is like this but warns that fair-weather shallowness abounds.

In conclusion, the article is an honest and insightful reflection on the challenges of working in the daytime TV industry. Morgan’s personal experiences and observations shed light on the ruthless nature of the industry and the need for loyalty and respect among colleagues.