TAKING THE PIERS Piers Morgan slams Charlotte Hawkins live on air and says she is ‘unqualified’ for radio job – as he brags about speaking Latin skills
The 53-year-old host savagely turned on the news presenter earlier today after calling her his 'little dog' last year
By Mary Gallagher
PIERS Morgan slammed Charlotte Hawkins live on Good Morning Britain and said she is "unqualified" for her role on Classic FM.
The 53-year-old host turned on the news presenter, 43, in a stinging attack, after challenging her to speak Latin on Wednesday morning.
Charlotte Hawkins and Piers Morgan locked horns on Good Morning Britain today
Piers and Susanna Reid challenged each other to speak Latin, before he asked Charlotte if she knew any words in the ancient language.
He said: "Do you know any Latin or Greek?
She replied: "I did do some Latin but ironically I don't find much use for it in my day to day life."
But Piers shot back: "And yet you host a Classic FM show. What do you need to do that, out of interest?
"Because as far as I know, you aren't a music expert, you know nothing about the classics. Other than a nice pair of pins, what are you doing there?"
Charlotte was stunned into silence
Charlotte was visibly stunned
Charlotte was stunned into silence, after saying she didn't need Latin to present the show.
She gasped as she replied: "Thank you very much. Did you get out of bed the wrong side this morning?"
Susanna looked horrified by his comments, but didn't wade in and sipped her tea instead.
Back in November, Piers called Charlotte a "dog" when she returned from her holidays.
Though he gave her a warm welcome back, he swiftly turned on the pretty presenter.
Susanna looked horrified by his comments
Piers Morgan lashed out at Charlotte Hawkins on GMB
He said: "There was a moment last week where I turned and realised my little favourite nodding dog wasn’t there anymore and I almost missed you."
Charlotte replied: "Little favourite nodding dog. Thanks for that."
Susanna muttered "so rude" as Piers tried to backtrack.
He said: "Journalist, broadcaster, wonderful CV, career."
