GOOD Morning Britain star Alex Beresford could be making a shock move to the States – with the help of Oprah Winfrey.
The 40-year-old, who challenged Piers Morgan on air over his treatment of Meghan Markle last week, will enter into talks with top US news networks, we can reveal.
Follow our Piers Morgan live blog for the latest on his GMB exit…
The Celeb Report understands that Alex has already received multiple lucrative offers from American news shows and major radio opportunities – there’s even a book deal on the table, too.
Alex, who has ten-year-son Cruz with ex Natalia Natkaniec, is seen as hot property after the on-air bust-up went viral around the globe.
A source explained: “He sees this as his chance to be a global star – he was featured on the Wendy Williams show and has featured extensively in the New York Times and LA Times.
“Alex has been so overwhelmed by the support he had to have a few days off work and he’s currently exploring all of his options.”
Bristol-born Alex is being backed by TV power-broker Oprah, 67, who conducted Meghan and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview.
A source explained: “Alex has been inundated with messages of support from A-list stars close to Meghan including Beyoncé’s mum Tina who has been messaging him and even Oprah has reached out by following him on Twitter.
“He has since told his agent Jonathan Shalit he wants to crack America, and is adamant he won’t be on breakfast TV or be the weatherman on GMB for the rest of his life.
“He’s had loads of celebs, call to congratulate him, and there have been A-listers who’ve even reached out which is really flattering.
“There’s one in particular who is very friendly with Harry and Meghan who was screaming at him down the phone telling how proud they all were of him.”
A big move to the States would see him follow in the footsteps of former mentor Piers, 55, who landed his own CNN show in 2011.
However, he lost the job three years later after waging war on America’s powerful gun lobby, returning to the UK and taking up his job on Good Morning Britain.
Alex and Piers clashed live on air on Tuesday in the wake of Oprah’s blockbuster Meghan and Harry interview airing the UK.
He accused the host of “trashing” Meghan Markle after he said he didn’t believe she had suffered suicidal thoughts while a royal.
Piers marched out the studio in disgust and later stepped down from the show entirely rather than apologise for his comments.
Both men stepped back from criticising one another in the wake of the row with Alex explaining he was grateful for the career advice Piers had given him while the former host said simply: “Good luck to him.”
