The conflict stems from Grant's criticism of the government's decision to reject the reopening of the Leveson inquiry, which Piers Morgan vehemently opposes. Accusations of hypocrisy, past scandals, and alleged financial ties to Rupert Murdoch fuel the fiery exchange.
Hugh Grant and Piers Morgan have engaged in a heated social media exchange following Grant's vocal criticism of the government's decision to reject a reopening of the Leveson inquiry. The former Good Morning Britain host has accused Grant of hypocrisy, referencing the actor's past arrest for soliciting a prostitute and alleging that he accepted money from News UK owner Rupert Murdoch for film roles, a claim vigorously denied by Grant.
The Leveson inquiry, a landmark legal case that Grant championed, led to the implementation of new regulations governing press conduct. This ruling has sparked diverse opinions, with some advocating for stricter press control and others warning against potential censorship.The dispute escalated when Grant expressed understanding for politicians wary of Murdoch's influence. Piers responded by highlighting Grant's alleged financial ties to Murdoch, accusing him of hypocrisy. Grant refuted the claim, stating his last association with a Murdoch-owned company was in 1994 and that he had declined subsequent offers. Piers countered, pointing to the UK distribution of Grant's film 'Florence Foster Jenkins' by Murdoch-owned 20th Century Fox. Grant insisted his contract was with the BBC and Pathé and that he had no control over the film's local distributor. Piers, determined to have the final word, reiterated his accusation of hypocrisy. The feud took a more personal turn when Piers shared Grant's 1995 mugshot from his arrest for soliciting prostitution. Social media users, observing the heated exchange, suggested the two actors settle their differences in a boxing match. Piers, seemingly eager to take up the challenge, expressed his willingness to fight, referencing Grant's less-than-impressive performance in a fight scene from 'Bridget Jones'. Piers even claimed he could break Grant in half with a single punch. A follower reminded Piers of his age, but the former TV host insisted he had trained in a boxing gym recently. He directly challenged Grant to a fight, stating, 'everyone wants us to have a fight to settle this. I’m up for it if you’re man enough.
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