Don Lemon, a longtime host at CNN, is no longer with the network as of Monday. The announcement of his departure came as a surprise to Lemon, who said he was “stunned” by the news (The New York Times). CNN did not provide an explanation for the abrupt decision (CNN).
Lemon has been a prominent figure at CNN, having hosted several programs including “CNN Tonight” and “CNN Newsroom” (Business Insider). His departure from the network has left many in the media industry astonished and questioning the reasons behind the move (The Washington Post).
Notably, Lemon and Fox News host Tucker Carlson have both hired the same powerhouse lawyer after leaving their respective networks on the same day (Business Insider).
Following the announcement of Lemon’s departure, his former co-anchors on “CNN This Morning,” Kaitlan Collins and Poppy Harlow, addressed the situation on air (The Hill). Lemon himself took to Twitter to announce his departure, stating that he was “terminated” from the network (ABC News).
This news comes just over two months after Lemon apologized to viewers for an on-air comment made during a segment on protests against police brutality and racial injustice (AP News). Despite the controversy surrounding the comment, it is unclear whether it played a role in Lemon’s exit from CNN.
As of now, it is uncertain what Lemon’s next move will be in his career (USA Today).
