The Very First Blog
January 28, 2009
Hello and welcome to my official website.
We have been developing the site for a while but we’ve finally got there and now you have one destination for all things connected with me. I’ll be frequently updating you with new material ranging from blogs, pictures and videos to regular rants about things I feel passionate about. Have a click around now and you’ll hopefully find plenty to keep you occupied in the meantime.
Right now I am in the middle of auditions for the new series of Britain’s Got Talent. We have already been to Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and as I write this I’m in Hammersmith, London before we head to our final stop in Cardiff. The quality of talent has, always on the show, been of variable standards and I am not sure what I love more, the stars in our midst or the deluded characters that are happy to face the crowds and us judges without fear of rejection on national television. As usual the audience at the shows have been vocal in their support or in the majority of cases lack of. Of course I’ll give you more gossip and news from backstage as the show gets underway.
My brand new travel show Piers On begins tonight with Dubai on ITV1 at 9pm. Dubai is a city I have visited a great number of times and every time I go I am astonished by the luxury and the scale of the ambition you find. With global recession biting I was eager to find out what the impact will be on this playground of the rich and famous.
I’ve got another show starting in February but I’ll let you know more about that in my next blog.
So, for the moment…cheerio
Piers
January 30, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Adil Jilla says
Dear Piers,
I watch your first programme on Dubai with interest. I travel to Dubai frequently and over the past twenty years I have noticed Dubai changing into this enterprising country.
However, what your feature did not expand on was the fact that there are many uncompleted buildings with buyers having to wait for over three years for their apartments to be competed as builders who default on their delivery dates really don’t seem to care about their customers.
As for the hotels in Dubai, there are many with less then 50% occupancy, yet they still charge exorbitant rates.
Your interviews with some members of the ex-pat community did not show that there are many that can no longer afford to live in Dubai or have lost their jobs, since the credit crunch has also now reached Dubai. Many just leave their cars at the airport because they can’t afford the repayments on their loans.
It would be interesting to watch a revisit to Dubai, and showing the other side to your story.
Regards
Adil Jilla
January 30, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Garry Crawford says
Hi Piers, thnks for a great programme on Dubai, we lived in Abu Dhabi in the eighties for four years working in the Hilton Hotel and loved it. What a change from when we visited Dubai!!! I often look at the middle east web sites to see how things have progressed because I was always impressed by their view on investment in their infrastructure and supporting the locals, would that this countries government have the same concern…. Really enjoy your column in the Mail on Sunday and it is refreshing to have someone like you give commen on day to day issues in a refreshing way. Keep it up and from the north of Scotland we wish you every continued success, kindest regards, Garry
January 31, 2009 at 11:07 pm
AJ says
Hiya,
I am always astounded
You pop up everywhere, and more and more… you are not only a star in your own right, but your involvement on fabulous television, was yet again shown with your Dubai VT. Very impressive start to the series.
I was hoping to go get funding out in Dubai, for a project. I was thinking maybe I will go, maybe not. As many of the people you spoke to were in media, internet or publishing, I figure I will go after all next month. They like crazy, but well thought out business’s, minutia planning, but global crazy scope.. that’s a place I like the sound of. The City here is choking, and media is slow here…yet over there they still have the flair to try new things.. all good. The episode inspired me.
Thanks, it may not work, but I will give it my best shot - Thanks again - cracking to have you online officially.
Cheerio
Aj
February 2, 2009 at 9:31 am
Trish says
Hey Piers
Fabulous site…
Fabulous programme…
Fabulous guy…
xxx
February 3, 2009 at 12:00 am
Andrew Davis says
Hi Piers,
I did contact you agent as i had a ice cream venture, you or Mr Trump might be interested in and your agent told me to email him.
I am a geordie boy who live’s in Georgetown, Washington, Dc.
Loved the appentice as you rocked the whole show.
Hope to hear from you.
Andrew
February 3, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Fan from the USA says
Hey Piers,
I would love your help with a school project if you have time. All you would have to do is fill out a survey. Please let me know. I will def check out this blog!
February 4, 2009 at 1:08 am
Beth says
Congrats Piers!
I found your new website thru facebook and now have added it to my favorites
I look forward to reading more.
Best wishes,
Beth
February 4, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Suzie says
At last an official website for my favourite “celeb”!
Does this mean we can expect to buy Piers Morgan T-shirts soon? xx
February 4, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Silver Fox says
Hey Piers!
Rumour has it that you are set to be the next Michael Parkinson.
Is this true???
Hope so!
February 4, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Linda Warner says
You are the best, Piers. I’m so glad to see all the new projects you are working on - gives me something to look forward to. The site looks awesome! I’ll be a regular visitor. Congratulations on all your well earned success from across the pond!
February 5, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Ann Lloyd says
Hi Piers.
Great programme, lovely man, good website, is there anything you aren’t good at? I would be first up to give you marks out of ten!!!
Do you like the Arts Piers?, have you ever thought of presenting an Art programme, there’s never much on TV and you would be the perfect presenter, being a work of art yourself and with that lovely sexy voice.
All the best Piers, take care, if you’re ever visiting East Yorkshire let me know - there’ll be a warm welcome.xx
February 6, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Rozanne says
I am a really big fan of you`rs,so anything you do is fine with me.Ilove you.takecare.xxxxxxxxxxx
February 9, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Samantha says
I am very amused by all of the Piers loving in the other comments, I thought I was the only one, meaning more woman to beat off…Damn it. I’m 19…Does that give me an upperhand?
Anyway. Have really enjoyed the ‘Piers on’ series, it has been really interesting to see the places that we all long to go to so much. The Monte Carlo episode actually made me and my friend decided to go for a break there this summer, can’t wait.
Also, went to see the ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ auditions in Glasgow. Was sitting right at the end of the row and got to shake Piers’ hand which was fantastic. Glasgow has NO talent. And just to let you know Piers, when you said that even Scottish people don’t like bigpipes you were right. Lots and lots of Scottish people hate bagpipes, even though the audience seemed to be acting all patriotic, I couldn’t stand them.
Can’t wait for the next blog.x
February 19, 2009 at 10:36 am
James Fraser says
Hello Piers ,how are you? It’s about your friend Jade Goody ,this has really touched me it is heart wrenching . Ihope you do’nt think me too forward but my eldest daughter thought I should . I wrote Dr Robert Young the worlds top biologist with abrief description of poor Jades illness and condition. If you would like I can forward to you my short letter and Dr Youngs’ reply
Kindest regards and take care James.
February 19, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Alison says
Piers,
we are a bit behind in South Africa as we are still watching “America’s got Talent” but I have become a fan of yours. I love your honesty. I have now become a bit of a blog watcher….
Time to do a travel programme in SA. We certainly have a diverse culture and lovely country.
As for the 19 year old, my girl you cant beat experience….
February 19, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Sue says
Hi Piers,
I’ve always found you to be down to earth and direct - qualities that I admire.
Why is it then that a lot of my friends abolutely hate you?
You are it seems,the human equivalent of Marmite!
Keep up the good work and am looking forward to your new programme,
Sue.
February 19, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Rachel says
Hi Piers, found this website through Facebook and was thrilled to know it exists!
I love your books and your blog on the Mail website,really looking forward to the new series of Britain’s Got Talent and to you interviewing Sharon Osbourne on Sunday-it’s not often one of my favourite celebrities is on TV let alone two on the same show!
I’ve subscribed to the mailing list and can’t wait to hear more from you! xxx
February 20, 2009 at 10:44 am
Clementine says
Hello Piers,
Found the discussion on Question Time last night most fascinating. Its excellent to hear of a public figure who is able to entertain such a broad spectrum of topics.
Keep up the good work.
Clementine.
February 22, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Adrian says
Hi Piers,
Congratulations on all of your success and new website. I briefly met you once just to say hello at the Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology end of year show back in 1997. I was studying on the same course as your Mum and have fond memories of my days there. Please pass on my best wishes.
Very best wishes
Adrian Saunders
February 22, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Sue says
I am so glad that there is finally a website for you.
I have been a big fan for years and i agree with most of the things you say. Reading your diary in The Mail On Sunday’s You magazine alway’s makes me smile and sometimes laugh out loud.
Keep up the brilliant work.
Carry on supporting our Armed Forces.
Thank’s Piers.
March 3, 2009 at 5:44 pm
mary says
hi piers again ….. met you last year in newark when i was with a friend of mine called john, who apparently you knew many years ago when working on bizarre….
you are utterly charming and if anyone doubts why you have to be so blunt, its what people love honesty, a little brutal but anyone who has met you would agree you are an utterly decent man. and by the way did you listen to those songs, if not pass them onto someone else,you may know!!!! if not i will give up the ghost and may try something in the media, know anyone!!!!!!!
great tv, dubai, monte carlo,lax, all places i have been blessed to go to as work for the worlds favourite airline, no rude comments please, i do like richard branson too.
enjoy bgi, looking forward to laughing on next series of britains got talent, so so true
lol mary
March 13, 2009 at 7:48 pm
speciosa says
hi piers. i think you are the best and i love you very much. you are such a friendly man. and i hope i will see you soon on britains got talent. with love spacyxxx
April 20, 2009 at 4:56 am
Helen says
Hi Piers,
You are a very handsome man. Thanks much for the updates. I have watched the clips of susan on YouTube several times. She is a fantastic singer and I just can’t get enough of her. Enjoy your date with her but don’t give her any false hope or I will not admire you anymore. I was thrilled to see you soften your expression as she sang. You looked at her with respect and admiration. Wear you hair brushed back you look very gorgeous like that.
April 25, 2009 at 11:12 pm
monica says
hi pears i like you very much,you are very intelligent and kind … a kiss from lisbon,portugal!
April 29, 2009 at 2:11 am
bluewren says
MMmmnnnn Piers you are definetly the one!
May 14, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Cimberly says
hoping your children get to grow up spending time with you . even if it is a lot of traveling,don’t let the time and travel go by piers ,without keeping them completely plugged in.the time is un- retrievable.they may need you,although you need them equally as much,if not more. count your blessings. cimberly
July 17, 2009 at 2:21 am
rollerfebaybe says
Hey
I like Your site. It is very interesting. Do You have RSS I would add to my favorites.
Let me know when it will be ready. Kee it UP.
regards
July 23, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Mae Mae says
Dear Piers, Having an intuitive nature, I look to others to describe my feelings . I have discovered that everything I feel about Susan Boyle has been said, and in beautiful, and articulate ways.Therefore, I cannot add anything new . Let me talk about things that has happened to me that I have to blame on Susan Boyle.(How I love saying her name!) After seeing a snippet of her first performance, I became like spatic kid,channel surfing trying to see and hear more of her. NOTHING! Then I became a babbling nut,telling everyone about her, asking them to give any information that they could about her. I was despertly seeking Susan! Even asking the secretary at my son’s office to go online to YouTube, And ther she was! Then I became a blubbering sight, and unashamed of my tears and the joy and happiness that I felt. When Susan went into the clinic, the same secretary got the address off the internet for me. And I wrote Susan a letter. (Out of my realm again) It was mailed the day she left the clinic, and the time it took for the delevery, not sure if she ever got it . Maybe its lost in the millions and millions of cards and letters that she has gotten. After that, I became a thief, taking a copy of Peoples Magazine right out of the waiting room. It had a write up and pictures of Susan. Then I became destructive, tearing pages out of other magazines, that has a picture or a write up about Her. Slowly, Came back to my senses, had the internet connected to my PC this week. First day spent twelve hours trying to get my fill. Now I can get a daily fix. Piers, I know that you are a friend to Susan, and will help take care of her. Please see to it that she has a Nutritional Dietian make her every meal. If she is well nurished, she will have more stamnia, and not tire as easilie. Also, donot let anyone change her beautiful name. She is not a SuBo
Don’t let dudes line up to give her that first kiss.(I know that is her joke) When she is ready, she will choose the time and place.
Give that beautiful Simon a message for me, please. Susan should record ,The Lord’s Prayer,and, How Great Thou Art, and grant permission
for the CD to be used in special services. Thanks for letting me vent, I feel better. I am Mable Marie A.K.A. Mae Mae in Cheraw, SC.
August 16, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Janet Killinger says
Enjoy watching AGT very much. The diversity of
talent is fun to watch. Nick is a great Host,
his comments are at times, so funny, brings tears
to my eyes from laughing! Also, a graet team of
judges, especially Piers! Honest, direct, and
WOW!!
August 18, 2009 at 7:16 am
Linda says
Hello Piers,
I have been scouting your site almost everyday for several months now just to see what you are up to and to see if there is anything new on Susan. The last few days I had a real purpose in mind. I am, along with many others, are apalled by Amanda Holdens conduct. I know it has nothing to do with you but please give Susan a call and see if she even knows about it. Make Amanda apologize to her if not in public at least to her face. I am so ashamed of Amanda. I cannot believe she went along with the skit. And the horrid things she said about Susan (and you.) What the hell was she thinking? If I could I would slap her across the face just as she has done to Susan only her slap didn’t leave a hand print as mine would. Shame on her! Simon needs to give her an earfull as well as BGT. Many have said all over the net they will have nothing to do with anything she is associated with. I have to agree with them.I have posted many regards to her on several different site and will conitue to do so until we hear something from someone. Only this time around I think it is up to Simon Cowell to do the damage control. People want her walking papers and not just on BGT. WE don’t want her here! It’s very sad it has come to this but this is how so many of us feel. It was a cruel thing to do.
OH, on another note! There is a song that was written for Susan….damn….I can’t remember the name of the guy who wrote it. I’ll have go back to the site…wait…Just go to ‘Susan Boyle Fansite.’ It will say latest videos under her audition clip. You can’t miss it. Look for Never Been Kissed. It’s a wonderful song. I hope you like it. You really must take a gander at it. There are pictures of you in it. So it is a must see! I’m not that computer savvy so it will be up to you to find.
LOve you bunches!
P.S. Please, please call Susan! She may need a comforting voice. Or maybe she won’t. Just check on her for us. Thank you!
September 19, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Watch Gossip Girl says
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November 30, 2009 at 10:42 am
Venture Capital says
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June 22, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Jacque says
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June 27, 2010 at 2:54 am
Jonny Andrews says
I really like your writing style, its not generic and extremly long and tedious like a lot of blog posts I read, you get to the point and I really enjoy reading your articles! Oh, and merry Christmas!