Months after his CNN talk show was canceled, Piers Morgan announced Tuesday that he is finally parting ways with the cable news channel.
In a series of tweets, Morgan revealed that he turned down a deal by CNN president Jeff Zucker to host “40 big interview ‘specials'” over the course of two years.
But Morgan was also magnanimous, saying he had a “fantastic time” during his time at CNN, a four-year tenure marked by low ratings for his interview program that replaced “Larry King Live” in 2010. Morgan and King have been marred in a public feud following the cancelation of “Piers Morgan Live” earlier this year.
BREAKING NEWS: I am no longer a @CNN employee.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
I was offered a new 2-year deal by @CNN boss Jeff Zucker to host 40 big interview ‘specials’.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
But after considerable thought, I decided not to accept it – and to try pastures new.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
I had a fantastic time in my 4 years @CNN and have huge respect for Jeff & all the people who work there. Great company, great network.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
Morgan’s time at CNN might be best-remembered for his aggressive and vocal campaign for new gun laws following the Sandy Hook school massacre. Morgan tweeted Tuesday that he still intends to take on pro-gun forces like the NRA.
I wouldn’t crack the champagne open too quickly though, @NRA – I haven’t finished with you lot yet.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014
And this ‘Piers’ is who again?
Zucker/Morgan, Bozo/Politico/Wapo and Murdock/Kurtz a three play today.
“…he had a “fantastic time” during his time at CNN…”
Well, at least someone enjoyed it.
A former reporter of one of the sleazy British tabloids, run out of the UK and hired by an American network because his accent was thought to bring “class” to the airwaves.
Ah, that Brit.