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Piers Morgan fractures leg after tripping on 'small step' in London restaurant
Piers Morgan fractured his femur after tripping on a step and had hip replacement surgery; he faces six weeks on crutches and 12 weeks without long-haul flights, he said.
- Piers Morgan posted on X on January 18, 2026 that he is recovering in hospital in London after surgery following a fall.
- While dining in a hotel restaurant, Morgan tripped on a small step, fracturing the neck of his femur; `New Year off to a cracking start!` Piers added, jokingly blaming Donald Trump, US president.
- Morgan's update details his recovery timetable: he will be on crutches for six weeks, avoid long-haul flights for 12 weeks, and shared an X-ray and hospital selfie.
- Fans and celebrity colleagues flooded his posts with well-wishes, while reports say his scheduled shows may not be missed despite the injury.
- Recovery guidance notes that post‑surgical recovery involves gentle movement within 24 hours and weeks of physiotherapy, while complete recovery may take several months.
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