At a Glance
- Piers Morgan fractured the neck of his femur after tripping on a small step inside a London hotel restaurant.
- The 60-year-old broadcaster underwent hip-replacement surgery and faces six weeks on crutches.
- Morgan shared a hospital-bed selfie and X-ray on Instagram, blaming Donald Trump in jest.
- Why it matters: The injury sidelines Morgan for three months from long-haul travel and delays new episodes of his YouTube talk show Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Controversial British broadcaster Piers Morgan, 60, is recovering from emergency hip-replacement surgery after a simple trip inside a London hotel left him with a fractured femur. In a Jan. 18 Instagram post, Morgan detailed the cascade of events that landed him in the hospital and forced him to cancel upcoming travel plans.
The Fall
Morgan’s post spelled out the moment-by-moment sequence:
- Tripped on a small step inside a London hotel restaurant.
- Fell “like a sack of spuds,” fracturing the neck of his femur.
- Required a total hip replacement.
- Now faces six weeks on crutches and a 12-week ban on long-haul flights.
An accompanying hospital-bed selfie shows the host smiling while connected to an IV and oxygen, giving a thumbs-up with one hand and holding the phone with the other. A second image shows his post-operative X-ray, circled in red to highlight the repaired joint.
Recovery Timeline
Doctors have ordered a phased recovery:
| Phase | Duration | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Crutches | 6 weeks | No weight-bearing exercise |
| Local travel only | 12 weeks | No flights longer than 4 hours |
| Full clearance | TBD | Pending follow-up scans |
Morgan joked that his “New Year [is] off to a cracking start,” adding “I blame Donald Trump,” a nod to the pair’s long-running feud dating back to Morgan’s 2008 appearance on Celebrity Apprentice.
Career Impact
The injury stalls production of Piers Morgan Uncensored, the YouTube talk show known for combative interviews. His most recent episode, posted January 16, featured a heated exchange with Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters. No new taping dates have been announced.
Morgan’s confrontational style and blunt commentary have made him a polarizing figure in British and American media. The setback comes as he was planning interviews scheduled to coincide with the U.S. primary season.
Key Takeaways
- A single misstep on a small stair riser led to major surgery for the 60-year-old host.
- Morgan’s recovery will keep him grounded in the UK for the next three months.
- Fans can expect a temporary pause in fresh Uncensored episodes while he rehabs.
According to News Of Los Angeles, representatives for Morgan declined additional comment beyond his Instagram update.
