OPRAH WINFREY will be PIERS MORGAN's first guest

OPRAH WINFREY will be British journalist-turned-TV personality PIERS MORGAN's first guest when he launches his new CNN chat show on 17 January (11).
Morgan was announced as longtime CNN anchor Larry King's replacement last year (11) and he admits he knew he had to get a big first guest.
He says, "No one can say that Oprah isn't a great get... She's one of two or three of the most brilliant gets in the world. She's a compelling interview.
"Everyone has interviewed Oprah over the years. Is my interview as good as the ones that have been done before? She thought so. I guarantee you'll enjoy this one."