Nikki Haley comments: Don Lemon apologizes again before returning to CNN Report chronicles allegations of Don Lemon's disrespect toward former colleagues I’ve heard you, I’m learning from you, and I’m committed to doing better. "To my network, my colleagues and our incredible audience – I’m sorry. "I appreciate the opportunity to be back on today," he tweeted shortly before going back on air. He apologized the following week after a break from being on air. A woman is considered to be in her prime in her 20s, 30s and maybe her 40s." "She says people, politicians are not in their prime," he said. Lemon, 57, told co-hosts Harlow and Collins that Haley's "talk about age" makes him uncomfortable and said her comments were the "wrong road" to go down, adding that Haley "is not in her prime." Haley is 51. Lemon discussed Haley's presidential campaign announcement on air and her call for "mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 years old." In an on-air discussion with his co-hosts, Lemon said Haley isn't "in her prime." Nikki Haley, for which he apologized in February. In February, Lemon made headlines for offensive statements about former South Carolina Gov. The news of Lemon's termination comes on the heels of reports of alleged misogyny in a lengthy piece from Variety. Lemon's offensive commentary on Nikki Haley made headlines Lemon joined the network in September 2006. But ratings for the new show have been dismal.
1 was moved along with Harlow and Collins to the relaunched "CNN Mornings," the replacement for "New Day," as part of a revamp by Licht. He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.- CNN Communications ApDon Lemon news career at CNN lasted nearly two decadesĪfter more than eight years as a prime-time host, Lemon on Nov. They are the most talented journalists in the business, and I wish them all the best."ĭon Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate. "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. It is clear there are some larger issues at play. With that said, I want to thank my colleagues and the many teams I have worked with for an incredible run. "After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have the decency to tell me directly," Lemon added in his tweet. Lemon expressed frustration with the manner in which he says the news was delivered to him. Neither Lemon nor CNN offered a reason for the exit Monday. He added, "CNN This Morning has been on the air for nearly six months, and we are committed to its success."ĭon Lemon's first public appearance: Anchor says he's doing 'great' at Time 100 Gala, Mia Farrow starstruck by Austin ButlerĬable news ouster: Top-rated Fox News host Tucker Carlson is out in seismic cable shift celebs reactĬNN's move to part with Lemon broke shortly after news Monday of Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News.
Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years," Licht said. "To my CNN Colleagues, CNN and Don have parted ways. I am stunned," he wrote.ĬNN CEO Chris Licht said in a statement that the network wishes him well and will cheer him on as he pursues future endeavors, echoing what he wrote in an email to CNN staffers obtained by USA TODAY. "I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN. The former anchor, who was on air Monday morning, shared the news in a statement on Twitter. Don Lemon says he's been fired from his post at CNN's "CNN This Morning," which he co-anchored with Kaitlan Collins and Poppy Harlow for about six months.
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