Media | Piers Morgan CNN's New Larry King: Piers Morgan Talent show judge on the verge of $8M deal By Evann Gastaldo Posted Jun 14, 2010 9:50 AM CDT Copied Piers Morgan talks about the NBC show "America's Got Talent" at the Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour in this July 21, 2006, file photo in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, file) The mystery of who will replace Larry King is over—probably: CNN is about to sign Piers Morgan. The former newspaper editor and British talk show host, best known as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent and its American counterpart, is looking to commit to a four-year contract that would put him in King's seat this fall, the Telegraph reports. The deal is reportedly for more than $8 million. Read These Next President Trump struck defiant tone after tariffs loss at court. Trump aide gives punny response to Springsteen. Patrick Dempsey, Shonda Rhimes pay tribute to Eric Dane. Hundreds offer to adopt dog abandoned at airport. Report an error