Piers Morgan hints at leaving Good Morning Britain next year

Piers Morgan will "possibly" leave \'Good Morning Britain\' in 2021.

The 55-year-old TV presenter has hinted he could walk away from his lucrative job on the ITV show next year, after announcing that he and co-host Susanna Reid are set to take a break from the programme until September.

Piers said: "We have two more days left, then you\'ll all be glad to see the back of us."

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But Susanna quickly clarified: "For now! Whenever you say we\'re off and we\'re leaving..."

Piers added: "Morgan quits! Good riddance!

"This is not forever, we\'ll be back in September."

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The outspoken TV star then read a letter from a viewer who had sent in paintings of the two hosts.

The accompanying note read: "I thought I heard you state you\'re leaving at the end of the year."

In response, Piers said: "I\'m not ... Leaving next year ... Possibly."

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Susanna, 49 - who previously co-hosted \'BBC Breakfast\', before making the switch to ITV - jokingly replied: "Contract negotiations underway."

Earlier this year, Piers revealed he\'d penned a new contract with \'Good Morning Britain\' until 2021.

The broadcaster admitted he loves working alongside Susanna and the show\'s production team.

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Speaking in May, Piers explained: "I\'ve just signed a new contract up for \'GMB\' until the end of next year. I love working with Susanna and the team - we\'re a Ying Yang that works."

Piers also hit back at his critics, telling them to change the channel if they don\'t enjoy his outspoken style.

He said: "If my style upsets people, don\'t watch! Watch something else. Nobody\'s forcing anyone to watch it.

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"You\'ve got a remote control in your hand, I really don\'t understand what the problem is."