Piers Morgan, 54, voiced his support for Boris Johnson, 54, after the politician topped the first ballot in the Conservative leadership race. Taking aim at outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May, 62, the Good Morning Britain host told his 6.6 million Twitter followers he was backing Boris’ “charisma”. “The reason @BorisJohnson will probably win this leadership race is because he has charisma and he’s following someone with the least charisma in British political history,” he said. “Boris is no Mother Teresa but he’s smart, funny and entertaining - I’d rather that as PM than a dull robot.”
Piers’ post appeared to rile Dragons Den star and businesswoman Deborah Meaden, 60, as she promptly hit back in view of her own 313,000 Twitter followers.
“Yes but then you enjoy noise over substance,” she snapped.
Unfazed, the broadcasted replied: “Depends on the substance.”
Piers went on to share more opinions on the Tory leadership contest, tweeting: “A rigorous @BorisJohnson v @RoryStewartUK play-off would make Boris a much better PM.
“Rory’s asking all the right questions, and would challenge Boris in a way he needs.”
His views on Boris’ fitness for Prime Minister also faced criticism for author and palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke, who told him: “Charisma doesn’t treat my patients’
