Celia Walden is a British journalist, novelist, and critic known for her long-standing career in media and her marriage to broadcaster Piers Morgan. Born in 1975, she studied French and Italian at Newnham College, Cambridge, before embarking on a career in journalism. Walden has written for the Daily Mail, Evening Standard, and later became the final editor of The Daily Telegraph's diary column 'Spy.' Alongside her journalism, she has published novels including Payday and The Square.
Her name recently resurfaced during a widely shared interview moment involving Morgan and social media personality Harrison Sullivan. The incident, streamed live, escalated quickly and ended with Morgan walking off set.
The Interview That Escalated Quickly
The incident occurred during a filmed interview that became tense within the first 15 minutes. Piers Morgan challenged Sullivan, also known online as 'HSTikkyTokky', over previous remarks, describing them as 'brazenly homophobic'. Sullivan responded by criticising Morgan's tone, stating, 'Listen, sir, I don't know why you come on and talk like you're holier than thou.'
As the discussion intensified, Sullivan introduced an image of Walden into the exchange. He displayed a 2022 Instagram post showing her by a pool beside a sign reading 'Wanted: Pool Boy', with the caption 'Applications now open'. Sullivan then said, 'As soon as you're away — what is this? Applications are open? That's your ting, bro. That's your girl.'
Piers Morgan Walks Off Set
Following the reference to his wife, Morgan brought the interview to a close. He said, 'Alright, let's end it. Let's end this, please,' before adding, 'You know what, I'm not doing this! Sorry guys, it's pointless.' He then left the set, ending the segment abruptly.
The exchange continued briefly before the walkout, with further accusations raised. Sullivan said, 'I don't agree with you going to Epstein's island and having freak offs with Ghislaine Maxwell,' which Morgan denied. Morgan replied, 'I never met the man, never went to his island. I met Ghislaine Maxwell for 5 minutes.'
The tone of the interview shifted further as both participants continued to respond to each other. Morgan criticised Sullivan directly, calling him 'a little half-wit... there's no point in me wasting my time talking to you.'
Marriage To Piers Morgan
Walden began her relationship with Morgan in 2006. The couple later married on 24 June 2010 in a private ceremony held in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire. Their relationship has largely remained separate from her professional work.
The recent interview moment brought renewed attention to Walden due to her connection to Morgan. Despite this, her career continues to be defined by her writing and journalism. Celia Walden built her career as a journalist and writer in the United Kingdom. She began working at the Daily Mail before later becoming the final editor of The Daily Telegraph's 'Spy' diary column. Her work includes regular columns and feature writing, covering cultural and social topics.
In addition to journalism, Walden has written novels, contributing to her profile in literary circles. Her work spans both commentary and fiction, reflecting her range within the media industry. She remains an active contributor to The Telegraph.
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