MX23RW : Thursday, July 9 13:44:47| >> :600:5671889:5671889:

Lord Sugar mocks Piers Morgan over coronavirus test

Lord Sugar mocks Piers Morgan over coronavirus test
© BBC
Lord Sugar blasts Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan for taking a coronavirus test, accusing him of hypocrisy.

Lord Sugar has mocked former friend Piers Morgan for taking a coronavirus test amid concerns he had contracted the disease.

The Good Morning Britain presenter announced on Sunday that he had picked up a "mild symptom" of COVID-19 and would be stepping aside from the morning show until he has been given the all-clear.

Morgan and Sugar have spectacularly fallen out as the pandemic has escalated in recent months, with the presenter previously branding the billionaire "selfish, stupid, privileged" for his attitude towards the crisis.

Retweeting Morgan's announcement, Sugar wrote: "I SINCERELY HOPE IT IS NEGATIVE AS WE CANT MISS THE COMEDY MONDAY TO THURSDAY AT 6AM

"I wonder if @piersmorgan mild symptoms are actually withdrawal symptoms as he can find anything to blame the government for next week."

In a subsequent post, Sugar accused Morgan of hypocrisy, writing: "How did @piersmorgan get a test when so many front line workers are unable. He would be crowing from the roof top if it was another celebrity."

Morgan has not been active on Twitter since he made his announcement.

ID:398406:

Follow us on Twitter @SMEntsFeed and like us on Facebook for the latest entertainment news alerts.

Latest coronavirus PSA banner

Coronavirus latest - entertainment - Click here for more stories

Click here for more stories about Lord Sugar

Share this article now:
Lord Sugar, Karren and Claude of The Apprentice
Read Next:
Lord Sugar accuses Piers Morgan of "exploiting this pandemic for his own gain"
>
Latest Entertainment Video
Did you know...?

rhs 2.0
TV picks header

Thursday, July 9


National Treasure: Channel 4, 9pm
Another chance to see the gripping drama starring Robbie Coltrane as an ageing comedian accused of historical sexual assault

Food Factory: National Geographic, from 8pm
Featuring the answer to the eternal question: How many cheesecakes will 15 tonnes of cream cheese make?

The History Boys: BBC Four, 10.40pm
Film based on the Alan Bennett play

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!