Piers Morgan has decided to leave his daily show on TalkTV, stating that the fixed TV schedules have become 'an increasingly unnecessary straitjacket.' He will now focus on his Uncensored YouTube channel. This move is seen as a blow to Rupert Murdoch's television dreams and a win for new media, as expressed by commentators. While some, like Nigel Farage, are sorry to see Morgan leave TalkTV, others believe this shift signifies the growing influence of new media over traditional outlets.
Piers Morgan’s change of programme hits Rupert Murdoch’s TV dream https://t.co/xdK4sN4WY9
Piers Morgan’s show moving to YouTube is a win for New Media. Not only we beat legacy media ratings, we also get more defections to our new platforms. Having said that, mainstream producers still don’t understand the new format. If Morgan posts the same show in the same long…
Such a shame that Talk TV have parted ways with @PiersMorgan. I’m sorry to see you go, Piers! https://t.co/Mp4uo52NiC
.@piersmorgan is leaving his daily TalkTV show to focus on the Uncensored YouTube channel, saying daily, fixed TV schedules have been “an increasingly unnecessary straitjacket” https://t.co/Pc2QqsicQp
Piers Morgan quits TalkTV show and says it's 'increasingly unnecessary straitjacket' https://t.co/buuCebPd37