Don Lemon on What’s Next After CNN

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Don Lemon addressed the news of his termination from CNN on the red carpet at the 2023 TIME100 Gala

addressed the news of his termination from CNN on the red carpet of 2023 TIME100 Gala on Wednesday night. When asked what influence he had left the news corporation where he had been a longtime host for 17 years, he said: “Why don’t you ask my colleagues about that? I think they’ll probably have a good answer for you.”

Lemon took to the red carpet at the 2023 TIME100 Gala in New York City, just two days after his termination was announced. CNN announced it was parting ways with the anchor who co-hosted its morning show, CNN This Morning, on Monday after reports of accusations of bad behavior.he was “stunned” about being terminated from CNN, but “I want to thank my colleagues and the many teams I have worked with for an incredible run,” he posted.

Lemon faced backlash after comments he made in February about women and aging that were largely interpreted as being sexist. During an episode of “CNN This Morning” with his female co-anchors, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collin, Lemon said that Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who is 51, “isn’t in her prime, sorry.”

“A woman is considered to be in her prime in her 20s and 30s and maybe 40s,” Lemon added. “I’m just saying what the facts are — Google it.”and accusations of misogyny from viewers and the media. He later apologized and said “the people I’m closest to in this organization are women.” Lemon shared his plans with TIME, saying that he will be spending time sitting on the beach with his husband, Tim Malone, and “having a great summer.” “I’m going to have the summer of a 12-year-old,” he joked.notable Hollywood lawyer Bryan Freedman to represent him in relation to his termination. Freedman was also hired by former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson, who parted ways with Fox this week after also facing allegations of misogyny in the workplace.

 

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