Piers Morgan’s Larry King takeover beset by visa troubles
Piers Morgan’s bid to replace Larry King on US television network CNN has been delayed by visa problems, according to a new report.
The 45-year-old America’s Got Talent judge has widely been tipped to take over from King in a multi-million pound deal.
It would see him become the first Englishman to host a prime-time US chat show.
But he is having problems getting a work visa and plans to have him start the new job in October or November have been shelved.
The New York Post reports: “He is apparently having trouble obtaining a work visa. It is uncertain how serious the glitch is.”
It is thought that it has become harder in recent months to get the visa that will allow him to work full-time in the States as a British citizen.
Now CNN bosses have asked King – who has said Morgan was not his first choice to take over – to stay on.
He is said to have ‘jumped’ at the chance, according to sources.
Source: Splash News
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