Don Lemon Fired by CNN—Minutes After Tucker Carlson Out at Fox News
Michael M. Grynbaum, John Koblin and Benjamin Mullin The New York Times
Don Lemon during the second night of CNN’s Democratic presidential primary debate in Detroit in 2019. Mr. Lemon had a reputation as a fiery political commentator at the network. (photo: Erin Schaff/NYT)
24 April 23
Mr. Lemon, one of the network’s most recognizable stars, had been under scrutiny since an uproar over on-air remarks he made about women and aging in February.
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.
