Piers Morgan, known for his roles as a former Daily Mirror editor and CNN host, is close to completing a fundraising round of about $30 million to grow his ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’ show into a broader ‘Uncensored’ brand. This new investment values the brand at approximately $130 million.

The funding comes from investors including The Raine Group, a New York-based bank, and Theo Kyriakou of the Greek-based Antenna Group. As part of the deal, Raine Group co-founder Joe Ravitch is expected to join the board. Representatives for both investment groups have not commented on the news.

Morgan has also signed with talent agency WME, which will support the expansion of the ‘Uncensored’ brand. In a statement, Morgan expressed enthusiasm about working with WME to accelerate the brand’s global growth.

The first new project under the expanded brand is ‘History Uncensored’, a weekly show hosted by former CNN presenter Bianca Novillo. The program will explore alternative perspectives on historical events, aiming to deliver content with strong production values and journalistic standards.

With this investment, Morgan plans to develop ‘Uncensored’ into a full-scale media business, moving beyond its current presence on YouTube, where the channel has over 4 million subscribers. Future programming is expected to cover topics such as sports, true crime, and the British Royal Family.

Morgan launched the ‘Uncensored’ brand on YouTube after leaving News UK in January. The channel has gained attention for its interviews and lively discussions, featuring guests like Cenk Uygur and Katie Miller.

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