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Piers Morgan Officially Out at CNN

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Getty 090214 PiersMorgan?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1409709815965David Livingston/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Piers Morgan is leaving CNN.  The former America’s Got Talent judge, who had hosted a primetime interview show on CNN before signing off earlier this year, revealed the news via Twitter.

“BREAKING NEWS: I am no longer a @CNN employee,” Morgan tweeted.  He continued, “I was offered a new 2-year deal by @CNN boss Jeff Zucker to host 40 big interview ‘specials.’ But after considerable thought, I decided not to accept it – and to try pastures new.”

Morgan added, “I had a fantastic time in my 4 years @CNN and have huge respect for Jeff & all the people who work there. Great company, great network.”

He followed up by tweeting, “If I’m to be remembered for anything @CNN – I’d like it to be this,” and tweeted a link to a past segment from his show where he debated a man who wanted to have Morgan, a Brit, deported for his strong position on gun control.

Morgan’s show replaced Larry King Live in January of 2011.  CNN announced in February that it was canceling the show.


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