PIERS Morgan has dared Meghan Markle to be the first guest on his new TalkTV show as he declared they have “unfinished business”.
The presenter quit Good Morning Britain last year after refusing to apologise for comments he made about her and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.
During the chat, the Sussexes alleged a senior royal had made racist comments about their son Archie’s skin colour – while Meghan claimed Kate made her cry over bridesmaids’ dresses.
Meghan also said she’d considered taking her own life while pregnant with Archie after begging The Firm for help.
But in one of his last-ever GMB shows, Piers clashed with weatherman Alex Beresford after saying he didn’t think she was telling the truth – before dramatically storming off set.
At the time, senior execs wanted him to say sorry on air after receiving a complaint directly from the royal – but Piers said he was not willing to apologise, and walked.
Now in the lead up to his new series, the 56-year-old has invited the Duchess of Sussex to appear on the show to settle their dispute.
Speaking to Sky News Australia, the broadcaster said: “Fundamentally, what I want the show to do is be a platform for free speech and debate.
“And the right for people to come on and have their own opinion without being shamed and cancelled – because that’s the way back for society.
“If Meghan Markle’s watching – I’m sure she is – if you want to be my first guest, we have a bit of unfinished business. I’m available.”
Piers has been a vocal critic of Meghan, hitting out at her on GMB over her and Prince Harry’s Oprah interview.
Meghan reportedly complained to ITV boss Carolyn McCall and Piers was asked to apologise on air. But he refused and quit the show ending his six-year stint.
Piers’ new 60 minute show, featuring big name celebrities, politicians and guests, promises to be a “lively mix” of discussion, debate and popular opinion.
In the six years he was at the ITV breakfast show, presenting alongside Susanna Reid, he helped treble the programme’s ratings.
On the day he walked off set in March, GMB had overtaken bitter rival BBC Breakfast for the first time in the show’s history. However since his departure, ratings have steadily declined.
Piers has become one of the planet’s most in-demand broadcasters – and was inundated with offers following his departure from GMB.
Previously, Piers admitted he turned down “about 20” job offers in order to sign his groundbreaking new role with TalkTV, which will start airing this Spring.
