The real reason why CNN has dismissed Don Lemon, say the initiates
The network had specific reasons to oust the besieged anchor.
April 24, Don lemon announced that he had been dismissed from his Position at CNN . Lemon, which was co-anxiety of CNN this morning , went to Twitter to publish a declaration on the Network decision , which, according to him, left him "amazed". However, news may not be so surprising for viewers, because lemon has always made the headlines for his behavior Since the start of the year - and according to the initiates, the problem is even deeper. Read the rest to discover that what they say is the real reason why lemon was dismissed.
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Lemon said he had learned his termination by e-mail.
Lemon appeared as usual during the episode on Monday CNN this morning , but viewers did not know that it would be his last show. In his tweet, Lemon wrote that he had been informed of his termination via an email from his agent.
"I'm amazed," wrote Lemon. "After 17 years in CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time did I never indicate that I would not be able to continue doing the work that I I liked the network. "
Lemon added: "It is clear that there are more important problems at stake", also extending thanks to his colleagues and the members of the team. "These are the most talented journalists in the company, and I wish them all the best."
CNN refuted Lemon's claims.
CNN initially tweeted this lemon and the network " manifestly , "Insinuating that this decision was somewhat friendly.
"Don will always be part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions in the past 17 years," wrote CNN Communications. "We wish him good luck and encourage him in his future efforts."
However, after Lemon published his own declaration, the network changed his air.
"Don Lemon's declaration on this morning events is inaccurate , "CNN Communications tweeted about 45 minutes after Lemon." He was offered the possibility of meeting management, but rather published a declaration on Twitter. ""
Better life contacted CNN to comment and update the story when I heard.
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Sources say that some key factors have led to CNN's decision.
While lemon and CNN avoided saying what caused the decision, recent events probably had something to do with it.
Lemon caught the Flak for comments he made at around 51 years from the GOP presidential candidate, 51 years old, Nikki Haley , who he said "is not at his peak." And at the end of last year, the lemon would also have shouted at the co-ally Kaitlan Collins On the set, encouraging him to flee the studio.
While the lemon expressed a APSURES TO THE NETWORK For his comments on Haley and agreed to follow a "formal training", his actions were apparently not overlooked.
Two anonymous initiates said The New York Times Supporters of this lemon hoped that it would bring a positive change, but the managers of the network finally determined that its position in CNN " had become untenable . ""
The sources said to Nyt The fact that the real motivation to oust lemon was due to the fact that some guests did not want to appear in the series with him. His popularity with the public also dropped, according to research on the show, one of the initiates added.
In his declaration at Nyt , the network has confirmed that CNN this morning Will continue, probably with the co-angers of Lemon Poppy Harlow And Kaitlan Collins at the helm.
"" CNN this morning has been on the waves for almost six months and we are committed to succeeding, "said CNN.
Lemon termination follows a scathing report published in Variety .
Earlier this month, Variety published a Bombs About the alleged "volatile" and the "behavior" of Diva "from Lemon to CNN. Among the many accusations appeared that he was often going to bend the rules, especially once creating an imbalance of power by leaving with a junior employee 22 years old. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
There have also been serious allegations concerning misogyny, with a few years that go back to several years. In 2008, sources alleged that Lemon sent threatening text messages to his Cochor Kyra Phillips After being assigned to an Iraq coverage - a job that the sources told Variety This lemon wanted.
In a statement previously provided to Better life , a spokesperson for Lemon called the story "Insoustérée" and "Slocked".
"History, which is riddled with false anecdotes manifestly and no concrete evidence, is entirely based on anonymous, unsuccessful and 15 -year -old anonymous gossip. It is incredible and disappointing that Variety It would be so reckless, "said the spokesperson.
