Blake Lively's statement sparks response from Piers Morgan after her legal setback

Outspoken journalist Piers Morgan has reacted to Blake Lively statement, she issued after losing the legal action against co-star Justin Baldoni.

A US judge has dismissed harassment claims brought by actor Blake Lively against co-star Justin Baldoni that were at the heart of explosive public row between the two, a court filing showed.

Manhattan federal judge Lewis Liman also dismissed Thursday defamation and conspiracy claims brought by Lively -- but her claims of retaliation and breach of contract against Baldoni still stand as their May 18 civil trial approaches.

Lively had filed a complaint against Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath for allegedly inappropriate behavior and comments during the shooting of the romantic drama "It Ends with Us."

Following the setback, Blake Lively reaffirmed her intent to take legal action against co-star Justin Baldoni, even after a key harassment claim in her lawsuit was dismissed, stating she will not be "distracted by the digital soap opera."

In the statement shared on her Instagram Stories, Lively said she remains committed to pursuing justice, with the case now set to go to trial in New York on May 18.

"I will never stop doing my part in fighting to expose the systems and people who seek to harm, shame, silence and retaliate against victims," she wrote, adding, "I know it's a privilege to be able to stand up. I will not waste it."

Sharing the screengrab of the statement, Piers Morgan tweeted, “I’ve read a lot of laughably disingenuous celebrity guff in my time, but this statement by Blake Lively takes the proverbial biscuit.”

Morgan continued, “She is destroying her brand with this ridiculous case, and is now reduced to playing the ‘I’m doing it for the world’s children!’ card. Pathetic.”