Coverage dated February 19, 2023 to February 21, 2023

CNN's Don Lemon returns after sexist and ageist remarks about Nikki Haley

Headline from Delaware Public Media, on the newest of 3 developments

Don Lemon has been absent from his morning show after making sexist and ageist remarks about Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley. He's slated to return to air Wednesday.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Embattled Don Lemon absent Monday from 'CNN This Morning'

    Headline from Quad-City Times ·

  2. Don Lemon to return to CNN, undergo 'formal training'

    Headline from Madison ·

  3. Newest

    CNN's Don Lemon returns after sexist and ageist remarks about Nikki Haley

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

Reports & sources

119 articles, oldest first.

  1. Quad-City Times

    Embattled Don Lemon absent Monday from 'CNN This Morning' (opens Quad-City Times)

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    Quad-City Times's feed description

    Amid ongoing criticism over his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, Don Lemon was absent Monday from "CNN This Morning."

  2. The Daily Caller

    ‘Constant Distraction’: Don Lemon Misses Morning Show As CNN Higher-Ups Reportedly Discuss His Future At The Network (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    CNN's Don Lemon was once again absent from his usual morning lineup on Monday following criticism over his remarks about 2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley.

  3. Breitbart News

    Don Lemon Benched for Monday CNN Show After Sexist Comment (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Don Lemon has reportedly been benched from Monday's broadcast of CNN This Morning in the wake of his inarguably sexist comment last week.

  4. Washington Times

    Don Lemon not on ‘CNN This Morning’ for second straight show (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Don Lemon was off the air for a second consecutive show on Monday as the CNN morning host grapples with criticism over his comment that 51-year-old Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is “past her prime.”

  5. Hot Air

    Don Lemon absent from CNN's Monday morning show schedule (opens Hot Air)

    Published

    Hot Air's feed description

    Taking a long weekend off

  6. The Brunswick News

    Don Lemon pulled from ‘CNN This Morning’ amid sexist remark scandal, report says (opens The Brunswick News)

    Published

    The Brunswick News's feed description

    Don Lemon was taken out of the lineup ahead of Monday’s slate on CNN’s morning programming. Due to comments Lemon made last week about South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley not

  7. Washington Examiner

    Lemon squeezed: CNN’s Don Lemon benched from morning show (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Don Lemon was removed from CNN’s schedule following outcries against comments that Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was past her prime.

  8. Madison

    Don Lemon to return to CNN, undergo 'formal training' (opens Madison)

    Published

    Madison's feed description

    CNN chief executive Chris Licht said in an email to employees Monday night that anchor Don Lemon will return to work Wednesday and will receive “formal training” in the aftermath

  9. Quad-City Times

    Don Lemon to return to 'CNN This Morning' after training (opens Quad-City Times)

    Published

    Quad-City Times's feed description

    CNN chief executive Chris Licht said in an email to employees Monday night that anchor Don Lemon will return to work Wednesday after he receives formal training for his comments

  10. Fox News

    Don Lemon will return to CNN show on Wednesday, undergo 'formal training,' boss says (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    CNN boss Chris Licht told staff that embattled host Don Lemon will return to his show Wednesday and undergo "training," according to a memo obtained by Fox News Digital.

  11. The Daily Caller

    Don Lemon To Undergo ‘Formal Training’ After Uproar Over Women’s ‘Prime’ Comment, CNN CEO Says (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    CNN CEO Chris Licht said in a memo that Don Lemon would return to air on Wednesday following bipartisan backlash over comments he made about Nikki Haley.

  12. KTVZ Bend

    Don Lemon to return to CNN, will undergo formal training following sexist comments, network boss says (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Oliver Darcy, CNN CNN anchor Don Lemon will return to the network’s air on Wednesday and will participate in formal training following sexist comments he made last week, the network’s chief executive, Chris Licht, said in an email to employees Monday night.

  13. The Washington Free Beacon

    Report: CNN's Don Lemon Receiving 'Formal Training' Over Sexist Remarks (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Don Lemon is receiving "formal training" after the CNN anchor made disparaging comments about presidential candidate Nikki Haley, network CEO Chris Licht said in an email to employees.

  14. Washington Times

    Don Lemon to get ‘formal training’ after shot at Nikki Haley (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Don Lemon will undergo “formal training” and will return to the air Wednesday after making what many viewed as sexist comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, CNN CEO Chris Licht told staff in a memo.

  15. New York Times

    Don Lemon Will Return to CNN on Wednesday After Uproar (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    CNN’s chairman, Chris Licht, said in a Monday night memo that the anchor “has agreed to participate in formal training” after making on-air comments widely regarded as sexist.

  16. Hot Air

    Don Lemon returns to CNN show on Wednesday - agrees to go to training (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    He gets another chance

  17. Breitbart News

    Don Lemon Will Return Wednesday After 'Formal Training' (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    CNN host Don Lemon will reportedly return to his morning show on Wednesday after receiving "formal training."

  18. Los Angeles Times

    Don Lemon will return to 'CNN This Morning' on Wednesday (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The CNN anchor, who will return to the air Wednesday after making offensive comments about women, will enter a sensitivity training program.

  19. BizPac Review

    Don Lemon to undergo formal training after 'frank' talk, CNN boss says (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    CNN's Don Lemon to undergo "formal training" and remain off air another day as female staffers threaten to quit if he isn't let go.

  20. Washington Times

    Don Lemon returns to CNN, says he is ‘committed to doing better’ (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Embattled CNN host Don Lemon was back on the air Wednesday after a three-day hiatus, but he made no mention on the show about the furor he caused with his sexist remarks about presidential candidate Nikki Haley.

  21. Delaware Public Media

    CNN's Don Lemon returns after sexist and ageist remarks about Nikki Haley (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Don Lemon has been absent from his morning show after making sexist and ageist remarks about Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley. He's slated to return to air Wednesday.

  22. Adweek

    Don Lemon to Undergo Formal Training, Returns to CNN This Morning on Wednesday (opens Adweek)

    Published

    Adweek's feed description

    CNN's Chris Licht met with Lemon, and the two of them had a “frank and meaningful conversation.”

  23. Lamag

    CNN Allows Don Lemon to Return on Wednesday—With Some Conditions (opens Lamag)

    Published

    Lamag's feed description

    Chatty CNN anchor Don Lemon must complete unspecified formal training following another round of ill-advised comments about women

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