Piers Morgan was the subject of searing criticism over the weekend after calling tennis star Naomi Osaka “an arrogant spoiled brat” in a recent column that compared her to Meghan Markle. On Monday, May 31, the 23-year-old withdrew from the French Open in a statement on Twitter after being hit with a $15,000 fine following her first win, after she refused to partake in a mandatory press conference. The athlete had announced earlier in the week that she would no longer be speaking to the press, citing her mental health.
Meanwhile, Morgan, who infamously walked off set during a live taping of “Good Morning Britain,” after being slammed for comments he made about Markle and her claims about racist treatment and depression, seemingly took an issue with Osaka’s decision to protect her well-being.