Piers Morgan Expands YouTube Roster with Weekly Football Talk Show
Following the success of his World Cup series, Piers Morgan is making 'Football Uncensored' a permanent weekly show on YouTube. He will co-host with former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan. The first episode premieres on Monday, after the summer's World Cup edition drew 60 million streams.
The new weekly program joins Morgan's existing digital lineup, which already features his flagship interview show and a series focused on the British monarchy. The premiere follows a summer run of World Cup coverage that attracted tens of millions of views across various social media platforms.
Jordan brings experience as a former Premier League club owner and a well-known sports radio commentator to the co-host role. The expansion comes on the heels of a significant financial injection into Morgan's media venture, which recently secured backing from prominent media executive Liz Murdoch.
This move could further shift sports commentary away from traditional broadcasters toward direct-to-consumer digital platforms. Audiences seeking unfiltered opinions may gravitate to the show, potentially influencing how football debates are framed online. The pairing of a celebrity journalist with a former club owner might attract casual viewers, but could also polarize existing fan bases. Ultimately, it may signal a growing trend of personality-driven, long-form sports content on YouTube.