Piers Morgan compares himself to Nelson Mandela

Piers Morgan; ‘I feel like Nelson Mandela when he came out of prison. It’s like the long walk to free speech freedom.’ Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA

Piers Morgan has compared himself to Nelson Mandela, claiming his year away from TV presenting and his battle for “free speech” is similar to the former South African leader’s struggle against apartheid.

The former tabloid editor stormed off the set and out of his job at Good Morning Britain after being engaged in public debate when he said he did not believe the Duchess of Sussex’s claims from her Oprah Winfrey interview.