Piers Morgan accuses Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Madonna of competing to ‘play the biggest victim’ and hijacking mental health campaigns for their own gain
The outspoken GMB host hit out at reality stars AND singers in a shock rant
PIERS Morgan sparked a furious row on Twitter today after sensationally accusing Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Madonna of competing to 'play the biggest victim' and hijacking mental health campaigns.
The outspoken Good Morning Britain host aired his controversial views on mental health, and it sparked outrage from stars including Hollyoaks' James Sutton, singer Tom Chaplin and more.
When Piers was accused of "making light of men suffering from mental illness", he stated: "Not at all. Genuine mental illness, depression etc is a serious issue. But let's stop making everyone feel like a victim."
Singer Tom Chaplin then wrote: "Piers (serious question here)...I'm interested to know which celebrities you feel are pulling the victim card for personal gain?"
Piers shockingly replied: "Gaga, Madonna, every Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen... there are plenty more."
It all began when Piers aired his views on Brad Pitt's recent interview with GQ, where he admitted his divorce from Angelina Jolie was "self-inflicted", before opening up on his alcohol problems.
When a Twitter user wrote: "I'm with Brad. Men are told ceaselessly to open up more, talk through their issues... The moment we do, we're ridiculed for it."
Piers replied: "I prefer the Prince Philip male role model: strong, loyal, PC-averse & stiff upper lip."
When a follower replied: "For ONCE you're wrong @piersmorgan. A stiff upper lip will only lead to men suffering in silence. Ask Prince Philips's grandsons..."
Piers then wrote: "I'm not convinced by this new trend of male public soul-bearing. Time for our gender to get a grip, methinks. Life's tough- man up."
He continued to claim it's now "trendy to emote in public".
One follower wrote: "But Piers what's harder, tougher, more manly than admitting our mistakes?Shouldn't a good role model - you, Phil, Brad - lead by example?"
The star replied: "Celebrities are all doing it now to garner sympathy & enhance their brand. In many cases, it's insincere & I fear, massively exaggerated."
Piers later sparked shock as he added to a follower: "Sure, but right now there seems to be a weird drive to make us all feel we're victims of some form of mental illness. Most people aren't."
At one point, Piers referenced his own heartbreak, saying: "My father died when I was one. Everyone suffers tragedy, everyone goes through grief."
As he began to reference Lady Gaga, the Kardashians and Madonna, singer Tom wrote: "There's an argument that the Kardashians shouldn't have a platform anyway but the others are role models who may inspire with their candour."
To which Piers wrote: "They're all shameless hustlers who would turn their own deaths into a promotional tool.. if they weren't dead."
The GMB host then claimed Gaga "bottled" an interview with him, "because she knows I may ask some uncomfortable questions."
It went from bad to worse, as Hollyoaks actor James Sutton then wrote: "Oh and being liberal has nothing to do with it. It's about being a decent caring human being."
Piers replied: "Oh pipe down, you absurdly sanctimonious virtue-signalling little twerp."
The argument continued to include Jack Monroe, before Piers signed off with: "OK, it's been fun snowflakes but I'm going to a safe space for lunch."
Until next time, then.
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