Controversial television presenter Piers Morgan has signed a “mega” deal to work on TalkTV.

The agreement could make him Britain’s highest paid journalist.

It’s reported Morgan recently turned down £1 million to join GB News.

The TalkTV deal with Rupert Murdoch’s News UK will see him present programmes and write weekly columns for The Sun and New York Post.

Morgan has been off-air in Britain since walking out of his job live on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.

He’d criticised Meghan Markle after her appearance with Oprah Winfrey.

Morgan, 56, said:

“I’m thrilled to be returning to News Corp which is where I began my media career more than 30 years ago.

“Rupert Murdoch has been a constant and fearless champion of free speech and we are going to be building something new and very exciting together.

“I want my global show to be a fearless forum for lively debate and agenda-setting interviews, and a place that celebrates the right of everyone to have an opinion, and for those opinions to be vigorously examined and challenged.”

Murdoch said:

“Piers is the broadcaster every channel wants but is too afraid to hire.

“Piers is a brilliant presenter, a talented journalist and says what people are thinking and feeling.

“He has many passionate fans around the world, and we look forward to expanding his audience in the UK, at Fox Nation, Sky News Australia, The Sun and the New York Post.”