Piers Morgan’s interview with ‘manosphere’ figure HSTikkyTokky didn’t end well – with the former Good Morning Britain presenter storming off his programme.
The 60-year-old host was around 15 minutes into a discussion with the controversial internet figure, whose real name is Harrison Sullivan, when the mood began to worsen.
After Morgan accused HSTikkyTokky of acting “like a two-year-old” with “little insults”, the 24-year-old pulled out his phone and held it towards the camera.
A tongue-in-cheek social media post from Morgan’s wife, journalist Celia Walden, was on the screen. In the snap, Walden is sunbathing next to a sign which says “Wanted: Pool Boy”. In the caption, she joked: “Applications now open.”
“I don’t know why you come on like you’re holier than thou, who is this?” HSTikkyTokky said. “That’s your ting bro, that’s your girl. Cooked.”
The move pushed Morgan past his limit, with the presenter saying: “Let’s end this, let’s end this please. You know what guys, I’m not doing this, it’s pointless.”
Meanwhile, HSTikkyTokky – who was being interviewed via Zoom – could be seen laughing.
The influencer was on Piers Uncensored to discuss Louis Theroux’s recent Inside The Manosphere documentary, which he also appeared in.
After frequent interruptions and insults from the controversial streamer, Morgan him: “Here is what I think about you. I watched the documentary, and I think you’re a f**king idiot.
“I think you’re a sexist, misogynist, homophobic twerp who got exposed in a global way by Netflix, by Louis Theroux, for what you are. You’re a little halfwit.”
The interview was streamed on the influencer’s Kick account. It has not been posted on Morgan’s YouTube channel and the usually outspoken host is yet to address the exchange on social media.
HSTikkyTokky has built a following on TikTok, Instagram and messaging app Telegram largely by sharing posts and videos centred on cryptocurrency, fitness and dating – often voicing controversial views about women.
In Theroux’s Into the Manosphere documentary, the influencer discussed another controversial internet figure, OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue.
When the documentary maker pointed out that HSTikkyTokky makes money by advertising OnlyFans creators on Instagram and likened him to Bonnie, he replied: "You're saying me posting pictures with a few girls is the same as getting s***ged by a thousand guys? Don't compare me to Bonnie.
"I'm not getting triggered, but you're talking s**t mate."
