Renowned British TV host Piers Morgan is in a London hospital recovering after a nasty fall that left him needing hip replacement surgery.
According to TMZ, Morgan was dining at a hotel restaurant when he tripped on a small step, breaking his upper leg bone, the femur.
Despite the severity of the injury, Morgan took to X to share the incident with his followers, adding his trademark humor.
“Tripped on small step. In a London hotel restaurant. Fractured femur. So badly I needed new hip. Recovering in hospital,” he wrote.
He revealed that he would have to use crutches for six weeks and avoid long-haul flights for at least three months.
‼️ BREAKING NEWS ‼️
1. Tripped on small step.
2. In a London hotel restaurant. (?)
3. Fractured femur.
4. So badly I needed new hip.
5. Recovering in hospital.
6. Crutches for 6wks
7. No long-haul for 12 wks.
8. New Year off to a cracking start!
9. I blame Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/dnFpYTPnDe
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 18, 2026
“Crutches for 6 wks. No long-haul for 12 wks. New Year off to a cracking start!” Morgan joked. To lighten the mood further, he posted a selfie giving a thumbs-up and humorously blamed former US President Donald Trump for the accident.
Morgan also shared an X-ray image showing the extent of the break, giving fans a glimpse of his injury.
His post drew a variety of reactions on social media.
Many fans sent well wishes for a speedy recovery, while others commented on his playful caption.
Mario Nawfal wrote, “Wishing you a speedy recovery, Piers. Sending my best.”
Another user, Damicko, said, “He blames Donald Trump?”
Meanwhile, golfer Ian Poulter added, “Piers get well soon… Hopefully the lads can put a proper smile on your face over the coming months whilst you return to fitness.”
Piers Morgan is a prominent British broadcaster, journalist, and media personality known for his provocative, “love-him-or-hate-him” public persona.
He rose to fame as a titan of the tabloid industry, becoming the youngest editor of a British national newspaper in over 50 years when Rupert Murdoch appointed him to lead the News of the World at age 28.
He later spent nearly a decade as the editor of the Daily Mirror, a tenure that ended in 2004 when he was fired for publishing fake photographs of British soldiers in Iraq.
Beyond print, Morgan established himself as a global television figure, serving as a judge on America’s Got Talent and hosting high-profile talk shows like Piers Morgan Live on CNN and Good Morning Britain on ITV.
His career has been frequently defined by heated debates and public fallouts, most notably his 2021 departure from Good Morning Britain following his refusal to apologize for comments about Meghan Markle.
Today, he remains a vocal and polarizing figure, hosting his own digital-first show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, where he focuses on free speech and interviews world leaders and cultural icons.