Don Lemon, CNN Star Anchor, to Leave the Network

[brooklynite]

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Source: New York Times

CNN said on Monday that it was parting ways with Mr. Lemon, a star anchor who was a fixture of the network’s prime-time lineup before enduring a short but controversial tenure as a morning show co-host.

“CNN and Don have parted ways,” the network said in a statement on Monday. “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.”

The network said Mr. Lemon’s morning show, which he hosted with Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins, would continue. “‘CNN This Morning’ has been on the air for nearly six months, and we are committed to its success,” CNN said.

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/business/media/don-lemon-cnn.html

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[CTyankee]

1. Odd that two different cable channels have been cleaning house...hmm...

[pnwmom]

28. Isn't it? nt

[Brenda]

52. Not really.

They all have the same owners.

[Vinca]

2. Wow - first Tucker, now Don Lemon. What a great way to start the week!

[crim son]

3. I guess he is past his prime too.

Google it.

[hamsterjill]

16. I think he got flack over something that wasn't anything.

I think Haley is past her prime - and that has nothing to do with her gender but rather her political history.

[happy feet]

33. I agree.

I believe he was demoted to morning show due to his truth telling and attitude towards Trump and his administration gas lighting the public. He took no prisoner. The Haley comment and reportedly comment off air to a fellow female worker (that she was interrupting him too much not allowing him to complete his thoughts on air) pushed him out.

No equivalency w/Tucker and I enjoyed him on ocassion in his 10 pm slot for truth telling.

[hamsterjill]

42. I think the standards some here try to dictate

Are unattainable. You’ll see the comments below and understand this post.

If we are going to hate (and subsequently fire) every anchor that makes a misstatement (but yet is a fellow Democrat who outspokenly supports Democratic ideals), we are going to look pretty foolish in my opinion.

He apologized for the statement and I’m not going to despise him over the incident.

I agree with your assessment as to why he was fired and thank you for your reply.

[JenniferJuniper]

36. "When is a woman is considered to be in her prime -- in her 20s, 30s and maybe her 40s."

He's a misogynist.

[Jarqui]

39. Can't sugarcoat it. A truly offensive and demeaning statement. ...nt

[deurbano]

20. I don't tend to watch CNN (or TV news, in general) except on election nights... or during

natural (or man-made) disasters... but I did see him with Chris Cuomo a few times, when one was handing off the time slot to the other, and I hated their "Best Bros" shtick.

I had only recently heard a little of his misogynist backstory, but it seems the Haley "prime" comment (and other recent stupidity) were just the final straw:

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/cnn-don-lemon-misogyny-history-nikki-haley-1235574286/amp/

[PatSeg]

38. Whoa, that is truly awful

I don't watch CNN, so I really had no idea.

[Brenda]

51. Yep, there's the reason he was fired.

But right here in this thread people are saying he's the victim. Makes you wonder.

[FoxNewsSucks]

4. It's because CNN isn't "moving right".

I'm sure someone will again try to convince us of that.

[brooklynite]

7. Why should I have to convince you?

I still need to be convinced any of their current programming is "right wing".

[Alexander Of Assyria]

17. It isn't. Star was falling long before this...17years of rise and fall. Nothing unusual...like

the sudden axing of Tucker after monster, as CNN describes it, the judgment of media defamation. Malice assumed…it’s monstrous amount!

Unconvincing?

[Sky Jewels]

22. Please don't "rain" on the CNN parade...

[FoxNewsSucks]

45. hehehe

[iemanja]

31. He's been arguing with his coworkers on air

repeatedly. But why bother with facts when your narrative matters so much more.

[FoxNewsSucks]

44. Because he was moved from his good night show

to a morning show coanchored by a rightwing nut.

But yeah, why bother with facts.

[LittleGirl]

47. Who is the right wing nut? Honest question. nt

[FoxNewsSucks]

48. Kaitlan Collins

She formerly worked at Fucker Carlson's Daily Caller, and had to apologize when tweets were unearthed in which she called gay guys "f**s" and stated she was uncomfortable "having a lesbian roommate".

[LittleGirl]

49. I didn't know that

I know she’s from AL but her questions to guests are definitely left leaning. She’s had some good interviews.

[underpants]

5. Knew this was coming

He’s been antagonizing them to fire him since they moved to the morning

[Renew Deal]

8. The only surprise is that it didn't happen earlier.

[ananda]

6. CNN went to the dark side awhile ago.

I'm so glad I don't watch cable news any more

[Rebl2]

19. Yes they did

I haven’t watched them for a couple of years. I always liked Don Lemon when I used to watch cnn.

[ExWhoDoesntCare]

46. Careful

The resident CNN cheerleader answered its mating call and might throw a pompom at you.

[sdfernando]

9. I have only rarely watched CNN since they move Don from his primetime slot

He really was the only reason I would watch.

[Renew Deal]

10. He should take a shot at the Daily Show job.

Unless it is reserved for comedians.

[Mr. Sparkle]

11. He would be a good fit at Msnbc

[hamsterjill]

18. I agree and I bet he winds up there.

Just a gut feeling.

[Lasher]

12. First it was Chris Cuomo

Jake Tapper is next.

[hamsterjill]

15. CNN hasn't been the same without Chris Cuomo

Say what you will about him, his show drew viewers and ratings. CNN still hasn’t figured out what to do with its evening lineup since Cuomo left. Most of what they’ve shown in the evenings has been crap.

I’m not a fan of Tapper but I know he has a following.

[Traildogbob]

24. Cuomo

And a few others are gathering at another news site headed by the guy, Abrams, that does the Live PD shows. Don would be happy to reunite with Chis over there. Maybe they can counter News Max or OAN just a little. Officer “Sticks” could do a slot for the ladies.

[mwooldri]

34. So would Don be going to NewsNation?

Do the guys at Nexstar want him? I know Chris and Don had an on-screen "bromance" but would it work there?

[Lasher]

43. I've been wondering that same thing myself.

I've watched Chris a few times at NewsNation, but it doesn't seem the same as when he was on CNN.

[Ptah]

13. full image:

[cilla4progress]

14. Maybe he's

going to Fox?!

[Rebl2]

21. Doubtful

[cilla4progress]

23. Maybe Carlson

will be picked up by CNN?!

[Traildogbob]

25. Or press

Secretary for trumps next appointment to the White House.

[cilla4progress]

26. For sure,

I can see him doing campaign work.

Not getting my hopes up that he'll fade away.

Shitshow.

[Rebl2]

29. No he won't fade away unfortunately

I would guess he will work for tfg, even though I thought he said privately he couldn’t stand him. Maybe I have my Fox News idiots mixed up. Maybe it was Hanity.

[mwooldri]

35. I'd bet on Don going to NewsNation.

That's just my gut though.

[Mosby]

56. He'd be a good fit at TYT.

[Lanius]

30. I'm not saying Don Lemon is great or anything

But that morning show is going to crash and burn with only Poppy Harlow and Kaitlyn Collins. Two of the blandest personalities on CNN.

[LittleGirl]

50. Berman and Camarata

Were great together but that’s a tough gig at that hour.
It really sucks now.

[republianmushroom]

32. Don Lemon, replacement Tucker Carlson (?).

Well he is available now.

[dembotoz]

37. good day to do it...tucker will suck all the air out of the room

makes cnn more of a footnote than the main story it would otherwise be

[ashredux]

40. Well, in reality that morning shows sucked. CNN should not try to be what fox is.

Some sort of “lighthearted“ morning show is not want people who want news, want to see

[Lanius]

41. I can't believe some exec is getting paid 6-7 figures to come up with these ideas

Shows you that luck matters just as much as “talent”.

[OldBaldy1701E]

53. A famous phrase around Hollywood...

"Talent and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee." Meaning that luck plays a greater part in it than anyone wants to admit.

[brooklynite]

54. UPDATE: Statement by CNN

Link to tweet

[Mosby]

55. He's a woman hater, fuck him.

[Omaha Steve]

57. After a review by forum hosts, locking........

NOT the published title: Don Lemon Ousted From CNN in Move That Left Him ‘Stunned’

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