Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has got on the wrong side of his millions of social media followers once again.
The 55-year-old television presenter has left fans enraged as he showed off his freshly clean Aston Martin while many members of the public have been left struggling to pay their bills due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Piers was faced with backlash from fans who described his Instagram post as “disgusting” while some were wondering if his visit to the west London car wash earlier today was “essential” during the ongoing nationwide lockdown.
Sharing a snap of the shiny £150,000 vehicle on his official account, the former newspaper editor penned: “I never knew how much I’d miss a car wash.
Piers Morgan has been slammed by fans for sharing a snap of his Aston Martin while some can’t afford to pay their bills during the current coronavirus crisis (Image: Getty Images for BAFTA LA)
“Thank to the guys Atlantic Car Wash for restoring my Aston to its former glory after lockdown rendered it an unsightly stained blot on vehicular humanity.”
He added: “It’s a great place just off the Fulham Palace Road. Highly recommend.”
But some followers were upset by what they felt was the TV personality showing off.
One of Piers’ followers wrote: “Ok for some while others are worried about paying essential bills.”
Piers shared a snap of his freshly-washed Aston Martin after taking his beloved vehicle to a nearby hand wash business (Image: Instagram)
Another social media user added: “Is that essential?”
A third ranted: “People are dying and Piers is washing his Aston Martin.
“People in care homes are losing their lives and Piers is driving out for a non essential car wash.
“Why on earth, when so many lives have been lost, would you do this? It shows the utter contempt you have.
“You should be sacked and doorstepped without hesitation.”
The outspoken presenter was forced to defend his “smug” social media post after receiving backlash from his fans
A fourth said: “So you’re putting other people’s lives at risk to get your car wash. Why don’t you do it yourself?”
Piers was quick to explain the reasoning behind the picture and replied: “The car wash guys asked me to do a post to help them get their business back. Sorry if that offends you.”
During the coronavirus pandemic car washes have been allowed to remain open as long as they follow social distancing guidelines.
Automated car washes have remained opened as they do not require any man power.
Piers recently accused his GMB co-host Susanna Reid of shattering the rear light of his beloved car (Image: Daily Mirror)
Hand car washes were closed as non-essential in the first phase of lockdown, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap to restore the country back to normal said Brits who cannot work from home can go back to work.
Piers recently accused his GMB co-host Susanna Reid of shattering the rear light of his beloved car in the studio car park.
ITV health expert Dr Hilary Jones asked Piers: “Have you found the vandal that vandalised your rear light yet?”
The outspoken presenter replied: “No, the rear light got smashed, and I have no idea how it happened other than I park my car next to somebody else’s car here and it’s only one other person’s car, and it didn’t happen at home because I park it next to the pavement.”
Susanna, 49, shifted in her seat and glanced guiltily to the side, before saying: “I’m very good at three point turns, thank you very much indeed…”
The former BBC Breakfast star later wrote in her Mail column: “I plead not guilty, your honour.
“Although we have to do a tight three-point turn when leaving work, I pride myself on my driving skills.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
