His subsequent transfer. Don Lemon is already planning for his future after an surprising exit from CNN earlier this week.
“[I look forward to] really figuring it out. I really like a problem and in order that’s what I’m wanting ahead to — determining what I’m doing,” the journalist, 57, completely informed Us Weekly on the Time 100 Pink Carpet on Wednesday, April 26.
After practically twenty years at CNN, Lemon shocked viewers when he introduced he was fired by the community.
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“I used to be knowledgeable this morning by my agent that I’ve been terminated by CNN,” he wrote in a social media assertion on Monday, April 24. “I’m surprised. After 17 years at CNN I’d have thought that somebody in administration would have had the decency to inform me straight. At no time was I ever given any indication that I’d not be capable of proceed to do the work I’ve cherished on the community.”
The broadcaster, who hosted an episode of CNN This Morning earlier that day, alleged the exit was not his choice. “It’s clear that there are some bigger points at play,” his assertion continued. “With that mentioned, I need to thank my colleagues and the various groups I’ve labored with for an unimaginable run. They’re probably the most gifted journalists within the enterprise, and I want all of them the very best.”
CNN, nonetheless, issued a response to Lemon’s claims via their communications staff. “Don Lemon’s assertion about this morning’s occasions is inaccurate,” their Twitter put up learn. “He was supplied a possibility to fulfill with administration however as an alternative launched an announcement on Twitter.”
The information got here weeks after Selection launched an exposé about Lemon’s alleged misogynist habits.
Lemon not too long ago made headlines for his feedback about former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley when the previous In the present day correspondent mentioned Haley, 51, “isn’t in her prime” whereas discussing her plans to run for president.
“Don’t shoot the messenger, I’m simply saying what the details are,” Lemon informed cohost Poppy Harlow on a February episode of CNN This Morning. “Nikki Haley ought to be cautious about saying that politicians aren’t of their prime, and so they must be of their prime after they serve. As a result of she wouldn’t be in her prime, based on Google or no matter it’s.”
Lemon was promptly taken off the air after issuing an apology. He returned to the present later that month. Amid the termination drama, Lemon acquired some assist from his pals and colleagues.
Sunny Hostin used her platform on The View to publicly defend the Louisiana native, saying on Tuesday, April 25, “I do know that I’m biased right here as a result of Don is my buddy and he has been my buddy for 20 years. I’ll say I don’t consider — in my expertise with him — that he’s a misogynist.”
In the meantime, Megyn Kelly referred to as out CNN for the best way they delivered the information to Lemon. “He’s acquired a proper to complain about that,” she mentioned on an episode of SiriusXM’s The Megyn Kelly Present, referring to how Lemon was fired via his agent.
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With reporting by Christina Garibaldi
