Piers Morgan Net Worth : Television Career & Lifestyle

British broadcaster, journalist, writer, editor, and television host Piers Morgan’s net worth is around $20 million.

Piers Morgan was born on 30 March 1965 in Surrey, England, to Vincent Eamonn O’Meara and Gabrielle Georgina Sybille.

He has hosted several shows such as Piers Morgan’s life stories, Piers Morgan Tonight, Killer Women with Piers Morgan, Good Morning Britain, and many others.

Piers Morgan (Source: Vanity Fair)

But recently, he had to leave “Good Morning Britain” in May due to the debate that started due to his remark about “Oprah with Meghan and Harry.”

He used to receive $1.5 million annually for hosting the show.

However, following his departure from the show, ITV’s market value dropped almost by $279 million.

Quick Facts

Piers Morgan: Net Worth & Income

Piers Morgan’s net worth is around $20 million, which he earned from his media and television careers.

In addition, the television host was offered $1.5 million a year for hosting “Good Morning Britain.”

As for “Piers Morgan Live,” he received $2.01 million annually.

Piers Morgan Tonight (Source: imdb.com)

In 2017, Piers Morgan tweeted that he had earned $30.71 million alone in the previous year responding to the BBC’s rich list.

During Piers Morgan’s media career, he also gained $1.39 million worth of part ownership of Press Gazette in a deal.

Piers Morgan: Houses & Cars

The broadcaster has three stunning mansions in London, East Sussex, and Los Angeles, valued up to $12.42 million.

Piers Morgan’s London house

Morgan and his wife Celia Walden live in a Grade II listed townhouse in Kensington, West London, with their daughter Elise Morgan.

He bought the Georgian-style home from Celia’s father, former Tory MP George Walden, for $5.58 million in 2019.

Furthermore, the five-bedroom property has French windows and a private balcony with outdoor seating at the back of one sitting room.

Piers’ Morgan’s Newick house

This property of Piers Morgan is located in the East Sussex village of Newick.

The average properties in Newick cost between $977,182.50 and $1.95 million.

After leaving Good Morning Britain, the broadcaster, his wife Celia Walden, and their daughter Elise Morgan have been spending more time on the Newick house.

A vast gravel driveway leads to the secluded property, with stunning white frontage that has ivy climbing up the walls and over the doors as well.

Swimming pool of Piers Morgan House (Source: Instagram Profile)

The property features a swimming pool, and Mr.Morgan has also set up his home office in this Newick home.

Piers Morgan’s Hollywood house

Piers Morgan has sun-kissed five-bedroom property in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, which has an estimated value of $5.86 million.

The two stories home has an open-air terrace on the second floor and an enormous pool with a jacuzzi in one end.

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Cars

Like real estate, Morgan is also fond of buying different types of exotic cars.

Piers Morgan owns a $209,390 Aston Martin.

Morgan’s Aston Martin (Source: commons.wikimedia.org)

Recently the former Good Morning Britain star was criticized severely for showing off his car while others were suffering to pay their bills during this pandemic.

He also owns Jaguar, Cadillac XLR, Ferrari 512 TR, black Mercedes-Benz, Shelby Mustang, and Porsche 911.

Piers Morgan: Lifestyle & Vacation

Lifestyle

Morgan enjoys playing gulf and is also very interested in Premier League football club Arsenal.

Piers Morgan playing golf (Source: Instagram profile)

Likewise, Morgan also likes to watch cricket at Lord’s Cricket Ground which is his favorite sporting venue.

And he also plays cricket with his sons occasionally.

Furthermore, he workouts in Roar Fitness gym with his personal trainer.

Vacation

Piers Morgan usually goes to his luxury home in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, to spend his vacation.

The estimated value of this property is $5.86 million.

Previously, he flew to Antigua, an island in the Lesser Antilles, for Christmas.

Morgan has also been to Saint-Tropez, France, in July 2020 with his family.

Piers Morgan: Charity

Piers Morgan has been involved in different charity works such as Comic Relief, which is a British charity founded to help raise awareness, end poverty, and social injustice using comedy.

Furthermore, he had donated $20,000 to a charity supporting the children of military personnel.

Morgan has also supported other charities like Children with AIDS (CWAC), Education Africa, Hillsides, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Norwood, and Rays of Sunshine.

In conclusion, the causes that he supports include:

• Education and Health,
• Family/Parent Support
• Disaster Relief
• Homelessness
• Human Rights
• Literacy
• Mental Challenges
• Rape/Sexual Abuse

Piers Morgan: Media, Endorsements, Investments, & Book Publications

Media

Piers Morgan has accumulated a net worth of $20 million from his media career.

He has been associated with media from a very young age.

To begin with, he started his career in television media by presenting a three-part television documentary series for the BBC titled “The Importance of Being Famous (2003).”

Morgan in Good Morning Britain (Source: Instagram Profile)

Later he hosted his own talk shows like Piers Morgan’s life stories, Piers Morgan Tonight (Later Piers Morgan Live), Killer Women with Piers Morgan, Piers Morgan on…, and The Dark Side of Fame with Piers Morgan.

Besides the talk shows, the broadcaster also appeared as a judge for Britain’s Got Talent (2007-2010) and America’s Got Talent (2006-2011).

Investments

Piers Morgan seems to have a very keen interest in investing in real estate.

He has invested around $12.42 million in stunning mansions in London, East Sussex, and Los Angeles.

Book Publication

Piers Morgan has published many books.

Among them, “Shooting Straight: Guns, Gays, God, and George Clooney,” now published as “The Hot Seat: Love, War, and Cable News” and “Wake Up: Why the ‘liberal’ war on free speech is even more dangerous than Covid-19″ are the latest ones.

Wake Up by Piers Morgan (Source: Instagram Profile)

And his book “Wake Up” was one of the United Kingdom Politics best sellers on Amazon.

Piers Morgan: Career

Piers Morgan started his press career in 1988 by working as a freelancer at The Sun.

When he was 29 years old, he was successfully appointed as the editor of the “News of the World,” which made him the youngest editor of a British national newspaper in more than 50 years.

After working in the daily mirror for around nine years, Morgan started his television career by presenting a three-part television documentary series for the BBC titled “The Importance of Being Famous (2003).”

Later he hosted many successful shows such as:

• Piers Morgan’s life stories
• Piers Morgan Tonight (Later Piers Morgan Live)
• Killer Women with Piers Morgan
• Piers Morgan on…
• Good Morning Britain

3 Facts About Piers Morgan

• Piers Morgan, born Piers Stefan O’Meara, was named after a British racing driver called Piers Courage.
• In 2007, the broadcaster won the USA edition of ‘The Celebrity Apprentice,’ which was hosted by Donald Trump.
• Piers Morgan was the editorial director of the “First News” when it was first published in 2006.

FAQ’s

Is Piers Morgan single?

No, he is not. He was married to Celia Walden in 2010.

Where is Piers Morgan from?

Piers Morgan is from Surrey, England.

What is Piers Morgan’s real name?

Piers Morgan’s real name is Piers Stefan O’Meara.

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