Don Lemon: 5 Things About the Fired CNN Host

• Don Lemon is a journalist and broadcaster who has been in broadcasting for over 2 decades.
• Don has hosted shows on CNN since 2014.
• He was fired by CNN on April 24, 2023.

lemon gift He is one of the best known faces in journalism. As a CNN host for nearly 10 years, many viewers are all too familiar with the 57-year-old Don and his political commentary. After nearly a decade on the air (and multiple contributions), the host announced he was fired from the news organization in a tweet on Monday, April 24.

Don took to Twitter to share his statement, where he says the decision to let him go took him by surprise. “My agent informed me this morning that CNN has fired me. I’m amazed,” she wrote. “After 17 years at CNN, I thought someone in management would have the decency to tell me directly. At no time did I get any indication that I couldn’t continue doing the job I love so much on the network. Of course , there are some bigger issues at play.”

CNN also released a file declarationconfirming that they broke away from the anchor, but then released another one declaration saying his claims were “inaccurate”. The company said: “He was given the opportunity to meet with management but instead issued a statement on the matter Twitter.” Find out everything you need to know about Don here.

1. Don started contributing to CNN in 2006

Long before becoming a newsroom staple, Don had remained a regular contributor to the news organization since 2006. He was at CNN for many years before getting the opportunity to host his own prime time shows in 2014. the eleventh hour AND don lemon show in primetime and also became a permanent host of cmq tonight AND Cnn this morning. He has also hosted several specials for the network, including CNN’s New Year’s Eve coverage.

2. Don was accused of sexism in the months leading up to his firing.

In the months leading up to Don’s firing, viewers had accused him of misogyny. In February, he came under fire for a comment he made during a discussion about the Republican presidential candidate. nikki haley, where he said the “first” had passed. He was gone for a week and released a statement apologizing for his Twitter comment before he returned. Appreciate the opportunity to come back to @CNNThisMorning today. To my network, my colleagues, and our amazing audience: I’m so sorry. I have listened to you, I am learning from you and I am committed to doing better. See you soon,” he said.

Upon his return to the show, some of his former colleagues accused him of sexism and other inappropriate workplace behavior in a relationship with Variety, released in early April. Sources in the report said he disrespected his colleagues, including Nancy Grace, Kyra Phillips, AND Soledad O’Brien.

3. He has been engaged to his girlfriend since 2019

Don dates a real estate agent and honest talk podcast host Tim Mallone since 2017. The two often share photos of themselves on social media. The couple also have three adorable dogs. The former CNN host revealed that Tim had proposed to him in a 2019 Instagram post. Tim sweetly included his dogs in the proposal with name tags that read, “Dad, are you going to marry Dad?” Don spoke about her future husband in the photo caption. “She gave me a birthday present. How could I say no?” she wrote.

4. He is the author of two books.

In addition to his television work, Don is also a best-selling author with two books to his credit. He published his memoirs Transparent in 2011. The book was also where the presenter publicly came out as gay, admitting that he has come out to close friends and some colleagues. In 2021 he released his second book. This Is Fire: What I Tell My Friends About Racism, where he reflected on racism in the United States and how to address it.

5. He has won three regional Emmy Awards

While Don is most associated with CNN, he really got his start with local news. He was an on-air reporter and co-anchor for the Chicago-based news station WMAQ, which was owned by NBC. He got his start on the network in 2003 and has won three regional Emmy Awards during his time on the air.

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