Alex Beresford Takes a Stand: A Caribbean Roots Weatherman Shines
A Turning Point on Good Morning Britain
By NAN Staff Writer
News Americas, LONDON, England, Weds. Mar. 10, 2021: Caribbean roots ITV UK Good Morning Great Britain weatherman and guest presenter, Alex Beresford, has garnered praise on social media and made international headlines after he put Morning show host Piers Morgan in his place on Tuesday, leading to a walk-off by the anchor and a company announcement that he was quitting.
The Confrontation
Beresford took on Morgan a day after the Morning show host viciously went after Meghan Markle following her Oprah Winfrey, calling her a liar and a fraud. Live on air, Beresford sternly admonished Morgan for his treatment of Markle – past and present. With roots directly tied to the CARICOM South American nation of Guyana, Beresford’s black father being born in Guyana while his mother is White British, he brilliantly called Morgan out.
“I think that we need to all take a step back,” he stated. “And I understand that you don’t like Meghan Markle. You’ve made it so clear a number of times on this program. And I understand that you’ve got a personal relationship with Meghan Markle, or had one and she cut you off.”
He added: “She’s entitled to cut you off if she wants to. Has she said anything about you since she cut you off? I don’t think she has, but you continue to trash her.”
At that point, Morgan got up and, while walking off the set, said, “Okay, I’m done with this, sorry, no, sorry… see you later, sorry, can’t do this.” But Beresford continued to call him “pathetic” and “diabolical.”
The Fallout
Afterwards, Beresford tweeted: “I wish I had the privilege to sit on the fence. In order for me to do that I would have to strip myself of my identity and that’s not something I can do. It’s not any of our places to pick apart claims of racism in order to make us to feel more comfortable.” Hours later, ITV released a statement announcing Morgan’s departure from Good Morning Britain.
The Reaction
Morgan posted a photo of him and his late manager John Ferriter on Twitter with a caption that said: “Thinking of my late, great manager John Ferriter tonight. He’d have told me to do exactly the same thing. @GMB #TrustYourGut.” Twitterverse had a lot to say, including celebrating Beresford for finally ridding GMB of Morgan and calling for the weatherman to take over the anchor job.
“So happy Alex Beresford showed the world what Piers truly is: a bullying shitcunt who loves to dish it out but storms off in a huff when he gets it back. So happy for British viewers who hopefully never have to watch him again! #piersmorganIsABully #PiersMorganIsOverParty,” tweeted Neil Saldanha. “God I can’t stop watching I didn’t know who Alex Beresford was until today but I love the way he emasculated Piers Morgan,” tweeted Helen Dussault.
About Alex Beresford
Early Life and Career
He grew up in the Eastville area of Bristol and went to the St Thomas More RC School (now Fairfield High School) in Stapleton in Bristol. He started out working in television originally as a teleprompter operator in August 2004, but later retrained as a weather presenter in 2005. The 40-year-old dad of 1 presented the national ITV Weather since 26 November 2007. On August 20, 2020, Beresford made his debut as a guest presenter of ITV’s Good Morning Britain.
Personal Life
He currently runs a Diversity School Tour Project where he visits inner-city schools to talk about media careers and on his Twitter account, says he is a “fitness fanatic.” His Twitter header is actually a photo of him near what appears to be the Guyana Kaiteur Falls.
Conclusion
Alex Beresford’s bold move has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the media landscape, sparking conversations about racism and entitlement. His bravery and conviction in standing up for what is right have inspired many, and it will be fascinating to see how his career unfolds.
FAQs
Q: What is Piers Morgan’s current status with ITV?
A: After the incident, ITV announced Morgan’s departure from Good Morning Britain, stating that he had decided to leave.
Q: What prompted Alex Beresford to take a stand against Piers Morgan?
A: Beresford took umbrage with Morgan’s treatment of Meghan Markle, which he deemed cruel and unfair. He called out Morgan’s behavior, stating that she is entitled to cut him off if she chooses.
Q: Is Alex Beresford a rising star in the media industry?
A: Beresford’s moment of truth has catapulted him to international attention, and many believe he has the potential to become a respected and influential figure in the media.