Ex-boss Jeff Zucker is still ‘sounding board’ for stressed CNN staff

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The former CNN honcho is apparently still a mentor for the network’s distressed workers after the departure of embattled Chris Licht.

But Zucker still seems to be the one most staffers trust.CNN’s former boss also had a reunion of sorts last weekend at Lemon’s Sag Harbor home, where they celebrated the network’s former contributor and “The View” host Sunny Hostin’s new book, “Summer on Sag Harbor.”Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com

Current CNN anchors Abby Phillips and Alisyn Camerota were also on the scene, and a photo of Zucker holding hands with the Camerota had tongues wagging. But several“Jeff was instrumental in Alisyn’s career at CNN,” said one source. “She is one of many people Jeff has kept in touch with.” Another source told us that Gollust was right behind them, and that the trio headed for coffee at the American Hotel after.Zucker, Gollust, Lemon and his fiancé, Tim Malone, have been spending a lot of time together this summer.

 

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