Don Lemon, Says He Was 'Stunned' By , CNN's Decision to Part Ways.
On April 24, CNN announced that the network would
be parting ways with longtime host Don Lemon.
CNN reports that the announcement, which shocked
the media industry, came without any details
as to the circumstances behind the decision.
CNN reports that the announcement, which shocked
the media industry, came without any details
as to the circumstances behind the decision.
Don will forever be a part of the CNN
family, and we thank him for his
contributions over the past 17 years.
We wish him well and will be cheering
him on in his future endeavors, Chris Licht, CNN CEO, via statement.
Don will forever be a part of the CNN
family, and we thank him for his
contributions over the past 17 years.
We wish him well and will be cheering
him on in his future endeavors, Chris Licht, CNN CEO, via statement.
CNN CEO Chris Licht said that the network remains
"committed to" the success of 'CNN This Morning,' which
Lemon anchored with Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.
CNN CEO Chris Licht said that the network remains
"committed to" the success of 'CNN This Morning,' which
Lemon anchored with Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.
According to Lemon, he was "stunned" by the decision
and the lack of "decency" the network showed by
not informing him directly of the decision.
At no time was I ever given any
indication that I would not be
able to continue to do the work
I have loved at the network, Don Lemon, former CNN anchor, via statement.
However, CNN reports that
the network called Lemon's
retelling of events "inaccurate.".
He was offered an opportunity to
meet with management but instead
released a statement on Twitter, CNN, via statement.
CNN reports that Lemon joined the network
in 2006, before hosting 'Don Lemon Tonight'
for over eight years.
CNN reports that Lemon joined the network
in 2006, before hosting 'Don Lemon Tonight'
for over eight years.
Earlier in April, 'Variety' released a report containing
allegations against Lemon of misogyny toward
female coworkers. Lemon has denied the accusations. .
Earlier in April, 'Variety' released a report containing
allegations against Lemon of misogyny toward
female coworkers. Lemon has denied the accusations.