What Happened to Don Lemon? CNN Firing Explained

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As someone who has been closely following Don Lemon’s career for years, I must say his departure from CNN was quite unexpected, to say the least. While I appreciate his bold and unapologetic style, it seems that controversy often followed him throughout his tenure at the network.

Many people are still curious about the reasons behind Don Lemon’s termination from CNN last year. Lemon had spent 17 years at CNN before this event, but his time there was marked by numerous controversies. Therefore, one might wonder, what led to Don Lemon being fired from CNN?

Here’s everything you need to know about the former CNN host.

Why was Don Lemon fired from CNN?

As a devoted follower, I’ve noticed that CNN hasn’t explicitly stated the reasons behind Don Lemon’s departure, but it seems quite plausible that his contentious remarks and allegations of inappropriate behavior towards women may have played a significant role.

On April 24, 2023, Lemon shared his thoughts on the platform once known as Twitter, following his dismissal. He was taken aback by not receiving a heads-up beforehand. Additionally, he hinted at some bigger problems underlying the situation. Yet, he showed appreciation for the people he collaborated with during his tenure.

As a gamer putting my investigative skills into play, I’ve learned that when CNN challenged Don Lemon’s assertion about not receiving advance warning before getting let go, it turned out that Lemon actually had a chance to sit down with the higher-ups at CNN for a discussion on the matter. Yet, instead of doing so, he opted to make his feelings known through a statement he posted on social media.

Before his termination, Lemon was embroiled in several disputes. In December 2022, during an episode of CNN This Morning, he stated that the male national soccer team should receive higher pay than their female counterparts, claiming men were more captivating to watch (as reported by The Daily Beast).

As a gamer, let me share an incident that unfolded in February 2023. During a live broadcast on December 8, 2022, I found myself in a heated situation with my co-host, Kaitlan Collins. According to reports from the New York Post, I raised my voice and accused her of interrupting me on air. This is my perspective on the event.

In the same month, Lemon stated during a CNN broadcast on February 16 that Nikki Haley, who was then 51 years old, was not considered to be at her best. According to him, a woman is typically in her best years during her 20s, 30s, and possibly her 40s (as reported by AP News). Later on X, he expressed remorse for his remarks, but did not address Nikki Haley specifically.

Approximately when Lemon was dismissed, Variety released an article detailing claims of inappropriate and disrespectful actions by the former CNN host towards female colleagues Kyra Phillips, Nancy Grace, and Soledad O’Brien, which included alleged misogynistic behavior.

Contrarily, according to the Washington Examiner, Lemon’s representative disputed the Variety report, stating that it was derived from “unattributed, unverified, 15-year-old hearsay.”

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2024-08-21 16:11