After over two years as host of "Piers Morgan Live" on CNN, Piers Morgan has officially left the building.
“I was offered a new 2-year deal by CNN boss Jeff Zucker to host 40 big interview ‘specials,'” Morgan revealed to his 4.3 million Twitter followers on Tuesday. “But after considerable thought, I decided not to accept it – and to try pastures new.”
Morgan began anchoring the network’s 9 p.m. slot in January of 2011, replacing “Larry King Live."
In February, rumors began swirling that Morgan's time at the news network was coming to a close after the show's plummeting ratings and Chelsea Handler called him a "terrible interviewer."
CNN anchors were subsequently fighting "Hunger Games"-style for his time slot.
Today, the 49-year-old announced what has been months in the making:
BREAKING NEWS: I am no longer a @CNN employee.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014I was offered a new 2-year deal by @CNN boss Jeff Zucker to host 40 big interview 'specials'.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014But after considerable thought, I decided not to accept it - and to try pastures new.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014I 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.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014I wouldn't crack the champagne open too quickly though, @NRA - I haven't finished with you lot yet.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014They can't afford me > RT @davidoff_7@piersmorgan Would you join Match of the Day as a pundit?
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014I'd be honoured, Bailey > RT @BaileyLAKings@piersmorgan I am looking for a new assistant ;) #carrymybags
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014Morgan was formerly editor of Britain’s “News of the World” and “Daily Mirror” and also a judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”
He has not yet announced his next move.
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