Piers Morgan says Oprah is a perfect guest for his show 'Piers Morgan Tonight'

Piers Morgan, host of CNN's new interview show 'Piers Morgan Tonight,' poses for a portrait backstage during the Turner Broadcasting Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. (AP / Chris Pizzello)

British journalist, talk show host, and reality TV judge Piers Morgan has chosen Oprah Winfrey to be his first guest for the premiere of his CNN talk show Piers Morgan Tonight on January 17.

According to Morgan, "My guests have to have the three 'Fs' -- fabulous, fun and fascinating...I genuinely think Oprah is the perfect guest for this show. She is not only the biggest celebrity in the world, but she has an extraordinary brand.”

Morgan is popular in the United States as judge on NBC reality show America’s Got Talent and as winner of the Celebrity Apprentice.

Piers Morgan Tonight will take over the time slot of Larry King Live that ended last December 16, 2010.

Morgan’s approach is interviewing his guests is different from veteran broadcaster Larry King who asked short and simple questions.

Morgan believes that a talk show program should be entertaining and provocative and he is ready to compete with his rival programs in giving information and entertainment to the audience.

Morgan said, "I like being polarizing. It is more fun. The idea of being some saintly figure on TV is unbearable. I think television should be provocative.”

"Piers Morgan Tonight" would focus on hour-long interviews with everyone ranging from politicians to movie stars willing to "joust with this rather annoying Brit for an hour,” said Morgan.

During the TV critics conference Morgan said, "You have got to be more aggressive. You have got to be louder. I want you guys to be writing about this show regularly, good, bad or ugly.”

CNN has been tailing Fox News and MSNBC on TV ratings  and the new CNN talk show host s aims to be on to against its’ rival programs. "I would like to get to the position quite quickly where the butt-kicking is reversed. I am confident that will happen," said Morgan.

Morgan also admits his reputation being arrogant and caustic and he said, "It has served me well over the years to have that British brashness and frankness."