After three years of running Piers Morgan Live, CNN has confirmed plans to cancel the prime time show due to poor ratings. According to the
New York Times, the host of the show Piers Morgan, who stepped up as the replacement for Larry King (who ran for 25 years), said last week that he and CNN president Jeff Zucker had discussed
the show's failure to connect to the network's audience and had decided to cancel it. The last shows will be aired in March.
"It's been a painful period and lately we have taken a bath in the ratings. Look,
I am a British guy debating American cultural issues, including guns,
which has been very polarizing, and there is no doubt that there are
many in the audience who are tired of me banging on about it. That's run its course and Jeff and I have been talking for some time
about different ways of using me. I
think I can credibly do news and the ratings reflect that, but it is
not really the show that I set out to do," Morgan continued. "There are
all kinds of people who can do news here. I'd like to do work —
interviews with big celebrities and powerful people — that is better
suited to what I do well and fit with what Jeff is trying to do with the
network." - Piers Morgan told the Times, "
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Larry king did the job better
*yawns* my fellow libers hw market?
Okay! Noted
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Lyk seriously? Follow on twitter @iam_kaymoney
O M G, i cant just believe this!
Purely BS
Kpele piers
Yawns
They should have looked for a way to improve the audience rating of the show,
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"Inmyhighpitchlocallyacquiredbritishaccent" Oh dear, poor you Piers. Would you like to have a cup of tea? Lol. I will miss the show though.
Very good.The show has always been garbage anyway
Saw that coming! Americans can love to hate the truth and Piers Morgan had a way of hammering on it. You should see the vile messages he gets everyday on twitter.
Ehya... Wat a pity
Ok. Neeeeext pls
am not surprised Americans wanted him deported because of his heated debate about the implementation of gun LAWS. Piers morgan is a great Anchor but i think his show will thrive in the uk and not the US
Maybe time would have changed things,he can't just be like Larry King who has mastered the art.
-Blunt Ibo boy-
Just passing by
Exactly @anniemarie, Larry wz better!
~D great anonymous!
The past few months on Piers Morgan have been charged and exciting. Unfortunately old habits die hard. Talking about guns here in the states is like talking about sexual orientation in Nigeria. I love his shows. Unfortunately most of us in the states are just plain stubborn which can be likened to human behavior in Naija and other parts of the world we live in today
Wetin u dey sell? Oniranu *spits on ur dirty face*
Oooh dear ! Sad news
Well, thats too bad....
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really? in my opinion i think PM rants more than he makes sense. better luck next time. Larry King was great.
Larry king (if am not wrong) did a great job on this tonight stuff. 25yrs.... Mehn, thats one big achievement......
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I think dis news is actually Fake. There is nothing of such. U shld hv waited 2 authenticate b4 posting.
Piers is one of the greatest, Americans hated piers cos they are been told the truth, he was always deliberating on issues affecting Americans and they were not happy with him and that was why they kept on pushing for him been deported..... if na so then they should cancel AManpour who keeps on portraying Africans as evil and her bizarre statement about Africans and middle east.... i hate her pass devil
Now he can keep up with arsene wenger and arsenal football club
Condescending Brit. Bill Maher would be a great replacement.
Its ok so long as they didn't fire him so NBD
U bitch!what do u know?Bloody house maid feeling fly mtcheeeeeeeeeeew.Beta go wash madam's menst---l pants,retard!
i love piers morgan live, great anchor and nice topics. His show is the reason i love cnn.
Piers my man..huge arsenal fan..don't worry something bigger n better is coming..And most of u here yawning are wankers.............#KING
I actually think Pier Morgan isn't bad atall...it's unfortunate that the ratings have dipped...I watch it regularly but not religiously..
I think he is an excellent journalist and will do well in his next job...
Goodluck Piers..
Why blame americans for the demise of the show?D program was supposed to have a worldwide audience but it was too 'dumbed down' dsame way 'larry king live' was towards its end
I love Pier Morgan(#noHomo) & I really love the show. It's a pity they're planning to scrap it off.
I'm not surprised. Afteral he is an Arsenal fan. Guess you guys understand lol
Nigerians like to compete stupidly against themselves too much & that ish irks me. Why must you guys compare Larry King with Piers Morgan? Must you guys always trample on somebody or something to uplift the other person/thing? Can't 2 people/things be great together at the same time? Kai! I just get so angry at how we reason sometimes abeg. Larry King was great,Piers Morgan too is also great....both of them aren't in any damned competition.
They should have? Who's they? Have you seen the Morgan show before? Do you know how tv programs work? You improve your own ratings based on what you talk about, capturing your audience, and what you air. AC 360 is there, george stefanopoulis no canceling. Why am I even responding to you. Personally, I think its about time he got off air and stick with the American Idol thing with that mean brit. His ascent is too much, nobody ever understands the british people when they speak. Their phony ascent and uncompleted words gives us a migraine every darn time. Its ok, we r very tolerant here.
Piers Morgan is doing a great job. Unfortunately many Americans are obsessed with guns despite the pain and destruction guns cause everyday on city streets. Sadly, another victory for the IRA.
Americans always hate the british telling them the truth. APC will employ him soon.
Thats gud for him, he is there hating d greastest club manchester united while his show was losing audience idiot
Pierce Morgan was too frank for the American crowd. His views about a LOT of things not just gun laws went down the wrong way for most people in the States...Awww but i liked the show it was fun to watch oh well who occupies this slot now.
*cleans the spit and throw up on your face* nobody normal wud bear a name called sweetest pussy.... wen hiv visit u u go stop olosho work....wud talk sense to u wen u change dt stupid name u bear..tout gel
Oi keep ur hair on! Americans don't understand the english we speak? That's cos you lot do not speak english! When you say Americans do you actually mean the United States Of America or you referring to America? I'm not sure u know that's a continent! Neither are you aware that the said american's borrowed English from the Britons you idiot!! Now go figure...
Well, if it'll be of benefit to d media outfit why not.
He says it as it is. His issue was how dare a Brit come and tell Americans what is wrong and how they should do things? You can't win. Fear not for P.M, he has connections and will get a good job very soon.
ascent? You can't even get that right!
It's ignorant and lowly Americans who don't like the proper British twang. Middle Class and Upper Class Americans love the British twang. They think it's royalty.
Even David Beckham with his East end twang didn't have a problem fitting into America did he?
Now learn to spell the word properly. I left it out so you will do yourself some good by doing some research.
@ ROTTEN PUSSY,UR MUM SHOULD HAVE TERMINATED HER PREGNANCY WHEN SHE FOUND OUT SHE WAS HAVING U.HOW ABOUT I SPIT ON UR MOMMA'S DISGUSTING FACE U NINCOMPOOP
@ Anon 1:58. Your the BIAAAAATCH!!!! MATTER FACT PUT UP UR STINKING PIC LET'S COMPARE. ASHAWO PENNY PENNY,U DON'T EVEN REACH DOLLARS. U RATCHED HOE
Piers is too blunt & he doesn't sit well with some American laws especially the gun laws...well,nothing lasts forever.He'll get something else to do.
I think he ws good on d job, n besides, he ws nt in any competition wit Larry, so guys jst b honest n admit d truth
Americans love their guns and it will be from our cold dead hands before anyone can take our guns. How did you think the revolution was won?
Lol xtain amanpour is funny as heck with that crocodile dundee jacket she be wearing.
I won't miss it.
Better.I really can't connect with d program right from d onset.
He is a phonehacking former editor of the sun uk.It serves him right,making so much noise on an issue(gun control)that is like a no go area in america.He just didn't know when to halt.He should pack his loads and return back across the pond.His traducers are laying low waiting to grab his balls.Jeremy Clarkson must be laughing his head off as his top gear show ratings continue to soar.
Piers does investigative journalism and it hurt some peoples egos!For all u suckers who can't connect with piers.eat a dick!too bad he won't be around to watch u!lol
What a great wk! First Sanusi was sent packing. Now CNN to cancel Piers Morgan Tonight. Terrific.
Cudn't stand that canterkarous manipulator. Hav tried many times to watch that show, but he is toooo opinionated to be an interviewer. Such a collosal failure.
Morever won a rigged The Aprentice. Just to boost his show b4 takeoff.
I prefer Piers to Larry
Piers Morgan did a sordid job at CNN. He was so irritating and absolutely clueless in handling issues. He was focused on turning America to Britain overnight forgetting that Americans rejected the monarchy some 300 years ago. Such a clueless fellow; he engaged in unnecessary un-winable social fights that made him and CNN see the power of American system - the market. He would be so useless outside.
I like that.
Thank u!
not surprised after his arrogance....oniranu somebody
Anon 1.45pm, are Africans not evil?
Maybe it's a language problem. They speak English on the show.
@4:32, you are crazy as a bat, I tell you what. I never said Americans as a group, I wrote "American Idol". Now, let me come down to your level and your kiddies table, see, American Idol is a show where talents come to showcase their ability to sing and they compete to win. Thats my only reference to "American or America", now listen here you dingbat, if the Revolutionary war is still making you mad, well, I don't know what to tell you, but get your head out of your arse and leave my comment alone. Yeah, I and my friends find you brits ascent very painful to the ear, but its ok, we r very tolerant. You keep messing with me with your stupid response and I might be tempted to drop your tea in the Boston Harbor, yet again. Now go sleep on that sweetheart.
Pls I hardly make a comment but linda I think u need to call your followers to order cyber bullying has sent pple to their graves please do ur best to encourage positivity
It is not about improving rating but American opposing his clamouring for gun control. May be he should just allow them to be killing themselves.
@Anon 2:03 sorry love you don't go down to my level, you try and climb up to my level.American idol or what not, fact remains your english was borrowed from your masters the Britions. I repeat ; Americans do not speak good english, its all coupled with slangs.
PS....tea? Oh you mean my brew? Lol watchit child else imma dump ya ol ass in the good ol london bridge(immitates American accent)
Oh it isn't I and my friends, it's my friends and I find your british accents!!! No need for you brits lol American english my aunt sally's butt
@Anon 2:03 sorry love you don't go down to my level, you try and climb up to my level.American idol or what not, fact remains your english was borrowed from your masters the Britions. I repeat ; Americans do not speak good english, its all coupled with slangs.
PS....tea? Oh you mean my brew? Lol watchit child else imma dump ya ol ass in the good ol london bridge(immitates American accent)
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