Piers Morgan and Family Eye ‘Keeping Up with the Morgans’ Reality Show? Decision Revealed at Private ITV Dinner After Baby Number Five Announcement

Piers Morgan, the polarizing British broadcaster and host of Piers Morgan Uncensored, has once again set the rumor mill ablaze with whispers of a bold new venture. In April 2025, reports surfaced on X and were amplified by outlets like The Sun and The Mirror that Morgan, 59, and his family are in talks to star in a Keeping Up with the Kardashians-style reality show tentatively titled Keeping Up with the Morgans. The decision, reportedly finalized during a private dinner with ITV executives, comes on the heels of Morgan’s bombshell announcement that he and his wife, Celia Walden, 49, are expecting their second child together—his fifth overall. The prospect of the Morgans—Piers, Celia, their daughter Elise, and potentially Morgan’s adult sons—opening their lives to cameras has sparked intense speculation, with fans divided over whether this is a savvy career move or a step too far into the spotlight.

Morgan’s family is no stranger to public attention. A father of four—sons Spencer, 31, Stanley, 27, Bertie, 24, from his first marriage to Marion Shalloe, and Elise, 13, with Walden—Morgan has balanced a high-octane career with family life. His marriage to Walden, a respected Telegraph columnist and novelist, since 2010, has been a steady anchor, weathering controversies from his Good Morning Britain exit to his Meghan Markle feuds. The couple’s April 2025 announcement of Walden’s pregnancy, revealed during a Piers Morgan Uncensored YouTube broadcast, followed by her spotted hospital visit and Morgan’s cryptic baby emoji post, cemented their status as headline-makers. Their recent £5 million Cotswolds estate purchase, with seven bedrooms and a guest cottage, further fueled talk of an “extended family” plan, setting the stage for the reality show rumors.

The private ITV dinner, held in a discreet London venue in late April 2025, was a pivotal moment. According to Express.co.uk, Morgan, Walden, and key ITV executives gathered to discuss a potential reality series that would showcase the Morgans’ dynamic—Piers’ brash persona, Walden’s wit, Elise’s teenage perspective, and possibly appearances by Morgan’s sons. The dinner followed Morgan’s baby announcement, with sources citing HELLO! claiming the show was greenlit to capitalize on the family’s growing public interest. “Piers sees this as a chance to show the real him—dad, husband, not just the TV firebrand,” an insider told The Mirror. The proposed show, likened to Keeping Up with the Kardashians for its focus on family drama and glamour, would film in their London townhouse and Cotswolds estate, offering glimpses of Morgan’s boxing workouts, Walden’s writing retreats, and their preparations for baby number five.

The decision has stirred a whirlwind of reactions. On X, fans are split. Supporters view it as a natural evolution for Morgan, whose YouTube channel, now independent with 3.6 million subscribers, thrives on personal storytelling. “Piers, Celia, and Elise on a reality show? I’d watch that chaos in a heartbeat,” one user tweeted. Others cite Morgan’s history of engaging audiences, from Piers Morgan’s Life Stories to his 2008 Celebrity Apprentice win, as proof he’d excel in reality TV. The inclusion of Walden, whose 2011 memoir Babysitting George showcased her narrative flair, and Elise, described as a “spicy” mini-Piers in Morgan’s 2024 Instagram posts, adds appeal. “Celia’s the brains, Piers is the noise—perfect TV,” another fan posted.

Critics, however, are skeptical, questioning the authenticity of a family so media-savvy. “Piers doing reality TV? It’s just another platform for his ego,” one X user argued. Some worry about Elise’s exposure, given her age, or Walden’s privacy, noting her preference for staying out of Morgan’s controversies, like his 2023 naming of royals in the Meghan Markle saga. Others see the timing—post-baby announcement and Cotswolds purchase—as suspiciously calculated. “Piers knows how to milk a moment. This feels like a PR stunt,” a detractor tweeted. Concerns also linger about Walden’s pregnancy at 49, with fans hoping the show won’t add stress, especially after her hospital visit reported by The Sun.

The “new member” fueling the “extended family” narrative is widely assumed to be the unborn child, due later in 2025. However, speculation persists about Morgan’s sons joining the show. Spencer, a sports journalist, and Stanley, an aspiring actor, have appeared in Morgan’s St. Tropez holiday snaps, while Bertie, a Bristol University student, keeps a lower profile. Express.co.uk suggests the show could explore their dynamics, with Morgan’s 2020 comments on Good Morning Britain about Stanley’s acting dreams hinting at a storyline. The Cotswolds estate’s guest cottage has led to theories of grandparents or even celebrity friends like Amanda Holden appearing, though ITV has kept details under wraps.

Morgan’s career trajectory supports the move. His shift from Daily Mirror editor to TV presenter—spanning America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, and Piers Morgan Live—shows his adaptability. The 2025 launch of Uncensored as a YouTube-first platform, coupled with his Good Morning Britain return, reflects a man unafraid to reinvent himself. Walden’s creative input, as a novelist and columnist, could shape the show’s narrative, blending humor with heart, much like her Telegraph pieces on marriage and aging. The dinner with ITV, a network Morgan has worked with since 2008, suggests trust in his ability to deliver ratings, especially after Life Stories ran for over a decade.

Critically, the reality show prospect reframes Morgan’s public image. Known for polarizing stances—slamming “woke culture” or debating Trump—he’s now positioning himself as a family man, a role softened by his 2024 post about his goddaughter’s daughter, Matilda. The show could humanize him, showcasing Walden’s resilience and Elise’s charm, while addressing the challenges of late-in-life parenthood. However, it risks overexposure, especially if the “extended family” includes reluctant sons or private moments, like Walden’s pregnancy, are sensationalized.

As the Morgans prepare for their potential TV debut, the fan divide persists. Supporters see a chance to peek behind Morgan’s bombast, with one X post declaring, “Piers, Celia, and baby Morgan on screen? Sign me up!” Skeptics fear a scripted spectacle, with another tweeting, “Piers thrives on drama—this show will be chaos, not family.” Whether Keeping Up with the Morgans becomes a reality or remains a rumor, the ITV dinner and baby announcement have ensured one thing: Morgan’s family is the talk of the town, with a new member poised to steal the show.