Pundit & TV Host, Piers Morgan Joins Mail Online As US Editor

Former CNN talkshow host, Piers Morgan, has been appointed editor-at-large of MailOnline’s US operation. The outspoken New York-based British journalist, who parted company with CNN in early September, six months after his primetime talkshow was axed, will write for the Daily Mail’s US website several times a week. Mail Online said Morgan would bring his own experience and perspective to bear on the big US stories of the moment.

Morgan described Mail Online as an “addictive pleasure” and the “most successful and dynamic platform in the world of news”. He said: “News should never be boring and Mail Online tells the stories of the day in a compelling, informative and entertaining way that grabs the interest of its readers. As editor-at-large (US) I plan on breaking down the biggest stories that matter to Americans and analyzing them in a way that will generate discussion and create debate.”

Martin Clarke, publisher and editor-in-chief of Mail Online said: “[Morgan] has vast experience as an editor and presenter and certainly knows how to generate conversation and create debate so we’re delighted that he will be joining us as our first ever editor-at-large.”

Joining Mail Online marks yet another career comeback for Morgan, 49, who fittingly on his Twitter profile features the quote: “One day you’re the cock of the walk, the next a feather duster.” He was a surprise choice to replace Larry King as CNN’s primetime talkshow host in 2011 and the show was cancelled in February due to disappointing ratings.