Coverage dated April 23, 2023 to April 24, 2023

Don Lemon fired by CNN after 17 years in wake of sexism scandal

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After 17 years with the network, Don Lemon has been fired by CNN following his sexism scandal.

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BNO News
CNN fires anchor Don Lemon (opens BNO News)
Published Apr 23, 2023
BNO News's feed description
CNN has fired Don Lemon, one of its star anchors who recently came under fire for comments widely perceived to be sexist. Lemon appeared on air on Monday morning with no indication that he was about to be fired. Shortly thereafter, he released a statement saying he had been fired.
Los Angeles Times
Anchor Don Lemon out at CNN (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The prominent anchor on Monday announced that he has been fired from the cable news network.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
CNN Anchor Don Lemon Says He Has Been Fired (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 23, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The longtime anshor said the news that he was let go came as a shock.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Don Lemon says he was fired by CNN (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Lemon wrote on Twitter he was never given any indication by CNN he was about to be terminated.
The Oregonian
Don Lemon terminated by CNN: ‘I am stunned’ (opens The Oregonian)
Published Apr 23, 2023
The Oregonian's feed description
“I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN. I am stunned.”
NPR
CNN announces it's parted ways with news anchor Don Lemon (opens NPR)
Published Apr 23, 2023
NPR's feed description
Lemon, a 17-year veteran of the cable network, said he was "stunned" when his agent told him Monday morning that he had been terminated.
The Boston Globe
Don Lemon is out at CNN (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 23, 2023
The Boston Globe's feed description
CNN host Don Lemon announced Monday he was “terminated” by CNN.
Breitbart News
Don Lemon 'Terminated by CNN' After 17 Years (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
CNN host Don Lemon on Monday said he has been "terminated" by the network after 17 years and the two have parted ways.
RedState
BREAKING: Don Lemon Fired from CNN (opens RedState)
Published Apr 23, 2023
RedState's feed description
It couldn't have happened to a nicer fauxnalist.
NBC News
Don Lemon says he has been fired from CNN (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 23, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The news comes as Lemon has been at the center of a string of controversies over his on-air comments and treatment of female colleagues.
Jezebel
Don Lemon Fired By CNN: 'I Am Stunned' (opens Jezebel)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Jezebel's feed description
Monday's cable news exodus continued with Lemon, who's been accused of workplace bullying, misogyny, and an inappropriate relationship with a junior staffer.
Portland Press Herald
Don Lemon, longtime CNN host, says he’s been fired (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
The 'CNN This Morning' co-host said on Twitter that the news came as a surprise to him and characterized it as a firing.
The Week
Don Lemon says he has been fired by CNN: 'I am stunned' (opens The Week)
Published Apr 23, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Star anchor Lemon, 57, says ‘I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated’ as network confirms exit
Deadline
Don Lemon Exits CNN; Host Says He’s Been Terminated By Network After 17 Years (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 23, 2023
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Don Lemon is out at CNN. The morning show host said that he was informed by his agent that he had been terminated. The network said that they have “parted ways.” CNN said that CNN This …
Variety
Don Lemon Terminated by CNN After 17 Years (opens Variety)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Variety's feed description
Don Lemon has been ousted from CNN after issues surfaced around his tenure on the network's morning program
Washington Times
Drama swirls as Don Lemon ‘terminated by CNN’ after 17 years (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
CNN announced the exit Monday of longtime anchor Don Lemon, and not surprisingly, there was drama.
Wfmy News 2
CNN anchor Don Lemon 'terminated' from longtime role (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Apr 23, 2023
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The CNN anchor recently faced backlash from comments he made about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.
Entertainment Weekly
Don Lemon is 'stunned' after being fired from CNN (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
In Monday's second big cable news shakeup, Don Lemon has been fired from CNN. The anchor said he was 'stunned,' while the network said he refused a meeting with management.
Fortune
'I am stunned': Don Lemon is out at CNN two months after making 'inartful' comment on air (opens Fortune)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Fortune's feed description
“After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have the decency to tell me directly," Lemon responded.
CBS News
Don Lemon and CNN part ways (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 23, 2023
CBS News's feed description
CNN has parted ways with longtime host Don Lemon.
The Washington Free Beacon
CNN Fact-Checks Don Lemon’s Statement on His Dismissal (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Apr 23, 2023
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
CNN on Monday said Don Lemon’s recount of his firing on Monday morning was "inaccurate."
Politico
CNN ousts host Don Lemon, who responds with fiery tweet (opens Politico)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Politico's feed description
“I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated. I am stunned,” Lemon wrote.
Insider
CNN disputes Don Lemon's claim he was fired without a chance to talk it over with management (opens Insider)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Insider's feed description
CNN released a statement on Twitter nearly an hour after the anchor Don Lemon tweeted that he'd been fired from the network.
Boston
Don Lemon says he's been 'terminated' by CNN (opens Boston)
Published Apr 23, 2023
Boston's feed description
"After 17 years at CNN I would have thought someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly."
New York Post
CNN blasts Don Lemon for ‘inaccurate’ claim about his firing (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 23, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Don Lemon had claimed that no one in CNN management had told him directly that he was fired.

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