Morgan criticises Forsyth honour absence

Piers Morgan has criticised the decision not to include Bruce Forsyth in the New Year's Honours List.

The Strictly Come Dancing host, who was awarded a CBE in 2006, was not among the names announced on the Queen's annual list today. Earlier this year, a campaign called for the 82-year-old entertainer to be rewarded with a knighthood.

"Utterly ridiculous that Bruce Forsyth still hasn't been knighted," Morgan hit out on Twitter. What more must he do than be a multi-talented star for SEVEN decades?"

Among those honoured in this year's list is Annie Lennox - who will receive an OBE - and actress Sheila Hancock - who will become a CBE.

Simon Cowell, who was heavily tipped to receive an honour, also failed to make the list.