Outspoken British television presenter Piers Morgan has sharply criticized US talk show host Stephen Colbert for his remarks about Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.
Morgan took issue with Colbert's comments on the "Late Show With Stephen Colbert," where the American host addressed conspiracy theories surrounding Middleton's health condition.
In a scathing column for the New York Post, Morgan labeled Colbert a "hypocrite" for what he viewed as insensitivity towards Middleton's situation.
Colbert had stated on his show, "I hold myself to a certain standard, which is not to make light of someone else’s tragedy. While I don’t know the severity of her condition, being a member of the royal family, I assume she has access to top-notch medical care. However, any cancer diagnosis is incredibly challenging for the individual and their loved ones."
Morgan, a former host of "Good Morning Britain," dismissed Colbert's statement as "incredibly disingenuous." He accused Colbert of perpetuating unfounded gossip about Middleton's condition, particularly regarding her whereabouts.
Morgan further critiqued Colbert's attempt at an apology, stating, "His so-called 'non-apology' implies regret only after learning of Middleton's cancer diagnosis. Yet, it was publicly known since January that she underwent significant abdominal surgery, requiring a two-week hospital stay, and was expected to be recuperating until after Easter."
Highlighting the broader context of the situation, Morgan pointed out that Middleton's father-in-law, King Charles III, has also been diagnosed with cancer. Morgan emphasized that making light of such serious health issues within the royal family is "tastelessly inappropriate."
Concluding his critique, Morgan remarked, "Colbert's failure to adhere to his own proclaimed standards is deeply disappointing."
