On the same day that Fox News Media announced it had agreed to “part ways” with news show host Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon has been fired as a news anchor at CNN.
Earlier this month, Variety published a report accusing Lemon of misogyny for the way he has treated female coworkers over the years. He also took fire earlier this year for saying on the air that Republican White House contender Nikki Haley is too old to run for president. She is 51.
“Nikki Haley isn’t in her prime, sorry,” Lemon said. “When a woman is considered to be in her prime — in her 20s, 30s and maybe her 40s.”
Lemon announced the news of his firing on Twitter and lashed out at CNN: “I am stunned. After 17 years at CNN I would have thought someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly.”
Instead, CNN gave the news to his agent, who relayed the message to him.
“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,” Lemon wrote. “It is clear there are larger issues at play.”
Two years ago, CNN fired Chris Cuomo, after it was discovered that he was helping his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, fight allegations of sexual misconduct. Cuomo sued CNN for $125 million for wrongful termination, and that case is still pending.
