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Piers Morgan Officially Out At CNN After Turning Down 2-Year Deal

September 2, 2014 7:34am

Piers Morgan announced this morning, via Twitter, he’s now really most sincerely no longer with CNN, after turning down a new offer to host 40 interviews over two years. In March, Mr. “One day you’re the cock of the walk, the next a feather duster” signed off his CNN primetime program — a victim of lagging ratings — with a parting shot at the NRA.

BREAKING NEWS: I am no longer a @CNN employee.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014

I was offered a new 2-year deal by @CNN boss Jeff Zucker to host 40 big interview 'specials'.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014

But after considerable thought, I decided not to accept it – and to try pastures new.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014

I had a fantastic time in my 4 years @CNN and have huge respect for Jeff & all the people who work there. Great company, great network.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 2, 2014