Jedward have hit back at Piers Morgan, after he called them “talentless clowns” in a heated Twitter row.
Last week, Piers dramatically quit Good Morning Britain after he was asked to apologise for comments he made about Meghan Markle.
The 55-year-old and his co-hosts were discussing Meghan and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah when he said: “I’m sorry, I don’t believe a word she says… I wouldn’t believe her if she read me a weather report.”
Piers was widely criticised for his comments, as Meghan opened up about her mental health in the interview, and admitted she felt suicidal during her time as a senior working member of the Royal family.
The presenter defended his comments with a Winston Churchill quote, saying: “Some people’s idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone says anything back, that is an outrage.”
On Monday, I said I didn’t believe Meghan Markle in her Oprah interview. I’ve had time to reflect on this opinion, and I still don’t. If you did, OK. Freedom of speech is a hill I’m happy to die on. Thanks for all the love, and hate. I’m off to spend more time with my opinions. pic.twitter.com/bv6zpz4Roe
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 10, 2021
On Sunday, police in London were seen protecting a statue of Churchill during violence against women protests following the murder of Sarah Everard, leading protesters to chant: “Protect women, not statues.”
Taking to Twitter following the demonstrations, John and Edward Grimes wrote: “Police are more concerned about protecting the Winston Churchill Statue than women! Once an offensive statue is pulled down it’s not welcome.”
“Get that Winston Churchill statue and f**k it into Piers Morgan’s back garden it has no place in today’s society.”
Police are more concerned about protecting the Winston Churchill Statue than women! Once an offensive statue is pulled down it’s not welcome 🙌🏼
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) March 15, 2021
Get that Winston Churchill statue and fuck it into Piers Morgan’s back garden it has no place in today’s society!
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) March 15, 2021
Responding to the Irish twins, Piers tweeted: “a) I’d be honoured to have that statue in my garden.”
“b) Churchill saved Britain from the Nazis & contributed more to society every time he breathed than you talentless disrespectful clowns have done in your combined 58 years of gormless tuneless imbecility.”
Former X Factor contestants Jedward later wrote: “Irish language lesson: Póg mo thóin – Kiss my ass @piersmorgan.”
a) I'd be honoured to have that statue in my garden.
b) Churchill saved Britain from the Nazis & contributed more to society every time he breathed than you talentless disrespectful clowns have done in your combined 58 years of gormless tuneless imbecility. https://t.co/So9M6l86Aw— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 15, 2021
Irish language lesson:
Póg mo thóin – Kiss my ass@piersmorgan— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) March 15, 2021
