Ben Fogle made it clear to Piers Morgan that he was in no mood to answer any questions about Meghan Markle during an appearance on Good Morning Britain.
On Wednesday, Ben was interviewed by Piers and Susanna Reid about his new documentary, in which he explores the Chernobyl disaster by spending a week living in the exclusion zone.
However, true to form, Piers kicked off the interview by asking Ben about new reports in the press about his favourite subject… the Duchess of Sussex.
Piers began: “Before we get to this fascinating doc you made about Chernobyl, because it is very, very intriguing what you’ve been through there, I just want to ask you, I know you’re a friend of William and Harry… we can’t get away from this huge royal saga that’s playing out in real-time like a new series of The Crown.
“What do you make of it? Where do you sit with all this? Do you think the Oprah Winfrey interview is a good idea? What do you think of The Times’ story today about in-fighting at the palace? What’s your view?”
Ben responded: “To be honest, Piers, I don’t want to dodge your question, I think you’re overestimating my friendship with the protagonists you’re talking about.
“In the middle of the wilderness here [in Suffolk] I’ve tried to abstain from news, and I try to stay out of other people’s business. I think it’s a very valid time for everyone to have an opinion, but it’s not really for me to say.”
Following the exchange, Ben quickly won praise on Twitter for not being drawn in by Piers’ question…
Loved Ben Fogle’s response to piers about Harry and Megan. ‘I like to mind my business’ 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
— ChazaraMelody ♥ (@ChazaraMelody) March 3, 2021
Ben Fogle telling Piers he minds his own business was class. #GMB
— ✨JackieMc✨ (@FoodFanaticJax) March 3, 2021
Love how Ben Fogle just shut down Piers by not being reeled in to the Duchess topic. Is Piers obsessed/secretly got a crush on Meghan Markle? 🤣 He just won’t shut up about it @GMB#goodmorningbritain@susannareid100
— Zubair (@zubairsba) March 3, 2021
Ben Fogle on GMB to talk about a new documentary on Chernobyl and all Piers Morgan wants to ask him about is his relationship with members of the royal family!
— Sez (@Sezzer64) March 3, 2021
Ben Fogle is on to talk about his Inside Chernobyl programme, so Piers' first question is on Meghan Markle 🙄 #GMB
— Christopher 😷 stay at home to protect the NHS 💙 (@Christopher_T42) March 3, 2021
Ohhhhh yeah Ben fogle that’s how you tell piers. Be quiet and get on with the real reason I’m here and don’t drag me into your shit. #gmb#goodmorningbritain
— Max_93-27 (@MaxiBillionx23x) March 3, 2021
Ben Fogle on about Chernobyl. First question from Piers is about the royals. Ben basically tells him to piss off. Brilliant. 🤡 #GMB
— Vedbahlok (@SatyrWithin) March 3, 2021
Correction: Piers Morgan can't get away from the Royal saga. He can't let it go. He's an obsessive creep and he just got owned by Ben Fogle. Go Ben. #GMB
— Honey Bee (@Imtherealanon) March 3, 2021
STOP!!! Piers with the Megan thing You asked every quest this morning what they thought it’s cringe worthy poor Ben Fogle didn’t no what to say I think your time could be used for some MORE FUCKING IMPORTANT NEWS and she’s PREGNANT not good for a pregnant woman whoever she is
— jo 💙💙💙💙 (@jo89946817) March 3, 2021
It’s a pity piers tried to involve you in slagging Megan off before the start of your interview, He’s obsessed with her !
— Gaynor (@Gaynor11122705) March 3, 2021
I am watching on +1 and I am surprised that they have Ben Fogle on to talk about spending a week in Chernobyl and the first thing he asks him was about Meghan 🤯
— chicken or beef? (@iamagiraffe) March 3, 2021
Piers Morgan: "So, Ben Fogle, you just got back from Chernobyl – do you think Megan Markel may have been responsible?"
— oh no! its that Jenny McKinnon again… again! (@JennyMcKinnon_) March 3, 2021
Ben was previously a guest at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011, but was not able to attend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s as he was climbing Mount Everest.
His interview on GMB comes a day after Susanna Reid accused her co-host of being “obsessed” with Meghan, and having a “negative filter” when it came to the Sussexes.
Susanna isn’t the only one to have accused Piers of being unfairly critical of Meghan.
Last year,GMB guest Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu claimed the host had a “personal vendetta” against the Duchess of Sussex, telling him: “You are a man, privileged to have power and influence and you are using your platform so irresponsibly to spout out this personal vendetta with nasty and vile comments knowing fully well that your words are containing bigotry, misogyny, sexism and racism.
“You don’t take responsibility for how you have contributed to the so-called royal crisis.”
Good Morning Britain airs every weekday from 6am on ITV.
