Piers Morgan has once again been forced to deny rumors that have plagued him for the past few years.
Morgan has been forced to deny a recurring rumor. Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty
The 59-year-old journalist has been battling the word on the street that he has taken on a secret role as the Pigeon Lady from Home Alone 2.
Every single year during the festive season, social media users take to X to question whether there is some truth to the rumor, and every year they receive the same answer from Morgan.
And this year is no different.
“Watching Home Alone lost in New York and forgot Piers Morgan has a role in this film,” wrote one person while another added: “I’m not saying Piers Morgan is the Pigeon Lady from Home Alone 2 but have you ever seen them in a room together at the same time.”
“Not sure how many acting credits he has but this is @piersmorgan’s finest work,” a third also chimed in, posting a photo of their TV with a shot of the character from the iconic movie.
Morgan retweeted the latter note, adding: “It’s. Not. Me.”
However, a handful of people disregarded the response and continued to poke fun at the TV broadcaster.
“Just say ‘thank you for supporting my work’, and move on,” said one user.
“Just take the credit and say it’s you. [It’s] easier,” another agreed.
“The resemblance is uncanny,” this person also pointed out.
Another also wanted to join in on the joke, adding: “It’s that time of year again, Piers. Hope you get a big residual check this year.”
Morgan has repeatedly denied being the ‘Pigeon Lady’ from ‘Home Alone 2.’ Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty
Actress Brenda Fricker plays the Pigeon Lady in the film, and you have to admit that there is some resemblance to Morgan – the facial structure the eyes, and the tight-lipped smile, just to name a few.
The long-standing joke allegedly began all the way back in 2018 when Morgan’s own son, Spencer tweeted an image of the character with the caption: “Chilled night watching Home Alone 2. Always forget you’re in it @piersmorgan.”
The joke however did not end there as Spencer posted another tweet last year, writing: “Lovely Christmas Eve with the old man.”