CNN Reacts to Don Lemon’s ‘Inaccurate’ Claims About How He Was Fired

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Clapping back. After Don Lemon claimed he was fired by CNN, the network said that his description of his termination was not correct.“Don Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate,” read a tweet shared by the network’s communications team on Monday, April 24. “He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.”Earlier in the day, CNN confirmed that Lemon, 57, would be leaving the news channel after nearly two decades. “CNN and Don have parted ways,” read a statement from the network. “Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years.

We wish him well and will be cheering him on in his future endeavors.”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesThe network went on to note that Lemon’s morning show, CNN This Morning, would continue with cohosts Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins. “CNN This Morning has been on the air for nearly six months, and we are committed to its success,” CNN said.The former Today correspondent, meanwhile, claimed that he was let go with no warning after appearing on CNN This Morning earlier on Monday. “I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN,” Lemon wrote in a statement shared via Twitter. “I am stunned.

After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network.”The Louisiana native continued: “It is clear that there are some larger issues at play.