Piers Morgan is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for a broken hip, and his former co-host Susanna Reid reached out to him live on *Good Morning Britain* on January 19, 2026. Morgan, 60, sustained the injury after tripping on a small step at a London hotel restaurant, which led to a fractured femur requiring a full hip replacement.
Morgan shared his hospital experience with fans via social media, posting images of himself in bed and an X-ray of his injury. He humorously attributed the misstep to a “cracking start” to the New Year, jokingly blaming former U.S. President Donald Trump for his predicament. As he recovers, doctors have advised that he will face up to three months of limited mobility and recommended against long-haul travel for at least 12 weeks.
During the *Good Morning Britain* segment, Reid expressed her concern for Morgan, stating, “Not a great morning for our good friend Piers Morgan, although I have to say, he is recovering well in hospital.” She elaborated that he is expected to stay in the hospital for several days while he recuperates. Reid also offered to visit him with grapes, but noted he declined, humorously stating he had enough to “open a vineyard.”
Reid and Morgan co-hosted *Good Morning Britain* until his departure in 2021, which followed a controversial exit from the show after he made remarks regarding Meghan Markle. Since leaving, Morgan has launched his own series, *Piers Morgan Uncensored*, now available on Talk TV and YouTube.
The segment included comments from Reid’s fellow presenters, Ed Balls and Kate Garraway, who joined in wishing Morgan a speedy recovery. Reid noted the unfortunate nature of Morgan’s fall, adding, “There was a restaurant involved and a stumble, and a whole new hip. So get well soon, Piers. He’ll be out soon, and we hope he gets better quickly.”
Reactions from friends and fans poured in on social media, with notable messages from other ITV personalities. Lorraine Kelly commented, “You daft bugger – hope you are OK,” while Amanda Holden lightheartedly mentioned that Morgan’s injury would relieve his wife, Celia, of some responsibilities for a while. Nick Ferrari extended his sympathy, stating, “Huge sympathy buddy. You’re no longer just ‘breaking’ big scoops!”
Morgan’s recent return to ITV saw him create headlines, especially during a heated discussion on *This Morning* about gender rights. His comments prompted various reactions from viewers and co-hosts alike, showcasing his enduring presence in the media landscape.
As Morgan focuses on his recovery, fans and fellow broadcasters remain optimistic for his return to the screen. Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 06:00 on ITV1 and ITVX, where updates on Morgan’s health may be shared in the coming days.
