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.
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Earlier in April, 'Variety' released a report containing allegations against Lemon of misogyny toward female coworkers.
Lemon has denied the accusations.
