{"id":47542,"date":"2025-01-30T16:34:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T13:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=47542"},"modified":"2025-01-30T16:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T13:34:28","slug":"tv-icons-piers-morgan-and-tucker-carlson-make-diriyah-the-backdrop-for-their-latest-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/news\/feature\/tv-icons-piers-morgan-and-tucker-carlson-make-diriyah-the-backdrop-for-their-latest-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"TV Icons Piers Morgan And Tucker Carlson Make Diriyah The Backdrop For Their Latest Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a truly unforgettable moment, TV presenter Piers Morgan sat down with American commentator Tucker Carlson for an in-depth discussion in the heart of Saudi Arabia, surrounded by the breathtaking views of Diriyah. The setting couldn\u2019t have been more fitting as Diriyah\u2019s historic charm and stunning landscapes made the interview a standout for viewers everywhere.<\/p>\n<h2>The conversation covered a wide array of topics, but of course, Saudi Arabia itself also took center stage<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING NEWS: I found myself in Saudi Arabia at the same time as \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TuckerCarlson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@TuckerCarlson<\/a>\u2069 and we decided it would be fun to interview each other for our two shows, over 3 hours of often ferocious debate.<br \/>\nPart One drops on \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PiersUncensored?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@PiersUncensored<\/a>\u2069 tonight. It\u2019s brilliant\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Riyadh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Riyadh<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hbtzu40yt8\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/hbtzu40yt8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/piersmorgan\/status\/1884611499722707118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nPiers Morgan, clearly in awe of what he had experienced during his visit, shared how absolutely STUNNED he was by the Kingdom\u2019s transformation and the incredible things he was told. From the modern developments to the deep-rooted history, it was clear the country had left a lasting impression on him.<\/p>\n<p>Tucker Carlson wasn\u2019t short on excitement either. He mentioned how he had been telling his friends back home about his vacation in Saudi Arabia\u2014specifically in AlUla, a place that many people were shocked to hear about. His enthusiasm for sharing his experience of Saudi Arabia\u2019s hidden gems was palpable, adding another layer of intrigue for viewers curious about the Kingdom\u2019s untold stories.<\/p>\n<h2>People in the comments were INSTANTLY excited that they picked such an iconic backdrop!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30162845\/feature-images-saudi-cities-1-16.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47544\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30162845\/feature-images-saudi-cities-1-16.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30162845\/feature-images-saudi-cities-1-16.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30162845\/feature-images-saudi-cities-1-16-medium.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30162845\/feature-images-saudi-cities-1-16-large.png 700w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30162845\/feature-images-saudi-cities-1-16-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30162845\/feature-images-saudi-cities-1-16-120x60.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In a truly unforgettable moment, TV presenter Piers Morgan sat down with American commentator Tucker Carlson for an in-depth discussion in the heart of Saudi Arabia, surrounded by the breathtaking views of Diriyah. 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