Don Lemon Fired – Live Updates: CNN responds to the fired TV host’s statement

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Don Lemon responds to Tucker Carlson’s “ignorant” white supremacist rant

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Don Lemon was fired by CNN after 17 years on the network.

The next morning on Tuesday (April 25), Lemon’s former CNN co-anchors Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins opened the morning broadcast with a quick, upbeat send-off, wishing Lemon well.

On Monday (April 24), the news anchor announced that it had “parted ways” with CNN in the wake of a series of scandals in recent months, barely an hour after news broke that Tucker Carlson had been fired from Fox News.

“CNN and Don have parted ways,” the network said in a 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 encourage him in his future endeavors.”

Lemon responded to the news with his own statement on Twitter saying he was “distraught” after his agent informed him that CNN had terminated his contract without informing him.

“After 17 years at CNN,” he wrote, “I would have thought anyone in the administration would have the decency to tell me directly.”

CNN called Lemon’s statement “inaccurate”.

Earlier this year, Lemon faced scrutiny for saying on air that presidential candidate Nikki Haley wasn’t “in her prime” at the age of 51.

Key PointsLast Update Show 1682436649 Don Lemon receives a quick and cheery send-off from CNN co-anchors Bobby Harlow and Caitlan Collins

The day after Don Lemon’s termination, his former CNN anchors Bobby Harlow and Caitlan Collins opened the Tuesday morning broadcast to wish him well.

They spent less than a minute reminiscing about lemons before delving into the day’s news.

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Lemon was fired Monday after 17 years as a broadcaster at CNN

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How did Don Lemon respond to pulling down Stephen Colbert’s jacket?

At Stephen Colbert’s request, Don Lemon defended his choice of clothing the next morning.

The news anchor began offering his response: “I love Stephen Colbert. I think he’s funny. Obviously, I like comedians to have a little space.”

I didn’t expect this reaction. For me, it was like a Rorschach test… wearing that costume.”

Lemon explained afterwards that it wasn’t “a sweatshirt, it was a jacket with a hood on it”.

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1682433055 What was the controversy over Hoody Don Lemon?

In January, Lemon appeared on CNN This Morning wearing a jumpsuit with attached hoodie.

Later that night, late night host Stephen Colbert shared his honest opinion on his “dear friend’s” outfit choice, asking, “What the f*** is that?

“I know they want to add some comedy to CNN, and it’s funny. But how do you report the news in that outfit? How do you actually talk about tragedy, because what could be more tragic than that look?” Colbert laughed.

He went on to joke that Lemon looked like “a high school track teacher who went jogging and got a little hungry and stopped at a restaurant, but he was so nice in the restaurant and they said, ‘Sir, you have to put on the jacket.'” Then he stole a jacket from an extra from Guys and Dolls.”

La Barquel Apr 25, 2023 15:30

A timeline of Don Lemon’s career

Prior to joining the network 17 years ago, he jumped between several other news shows.

Roisin O’Connor April 25, 2023 15:00

1682429439 Nikki Haley Controversy Explained Don Lemon

What did the CNN host say about the presidential candidate?

Here’s everything you need to know:

Roisin O’ConnorApril 25, 2023 14:30

Here’s how Trump reacted…

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Nikki Haley celebrates firing of Don Lemon from CNN

On Twitter, Ms Haley posted a graphic showing two cartons of lemonade packaged in a cone that read, “Over my prime?” and “Hold My Bert”.

Roisin O’Connor Apr 25 2023 13:35

1682420439CNN responds to Don Lemon’s transcript of events

Shortly after Don Lemon announced he was being fired from CNN after 17 years at the network, CNN responded to the anchor’s allegations of termination.

In response, CNN’s press team wrote on Twitter: “Don Lemon’s statement about the events of this morning is inaccurate. He was offered a chance to meet with management but instead issued a statement on Twitter.”

While neither statement provided an explanation for the sudden departure, it comes after Mr. Lemon has been mired in a series of controversies in recent months — with accusations of making offensive comments on air about women and abusing female co-workers off-camera.

Roisin O’ConnorApril 25, 2023 12:00

The firing of Don Lemon coincides with the firing of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson

Here’s the latest Tucker Carlson news.

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1682416839 “Don Lemon’s scandal is not a scandal”

This is a comment Clemence Michallon wrote about the backlash over Nikki Hayley’s comments to Don Lemon back in February.

Roisin O’ConnorApril 25, 2023 11:00

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