Piers Morgan dismisses GMB return after petitions reach 200,000 signatures

Morgan stood down after saying he did not believe Meghan Markle’s remarks in an interview, when she spoke about her mental health and having suicidal thoughts

Piers Morgan (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Piers Morgan has said he will not be returning to Good Morning Britain, after petitions calling for him to be reinstated reached a combined total of almost 200,000 signatures.

The TV presenter, 55, thanked those who had supported him following his on-air comments about Meghan Markle and her headline-making interview with Oprah Winfrey.