Don Lemon absent from ‘CNN This Morning’ after sexist Nikki Haley rant enraged Poppy Harlow | NYPost

Don Lemon was conspicuously absent from “CNN This Morning” on Friday just 24 hours after he put his foot in his mouth with a sexist comment about 51-year-old Nikki Haley being “not in her prime” - prompting his co-host, Poppy Harlow, to walk off the set.
Friday morning’s awkward broadcast started with a short clip featuring Harlow, who is on location in Salt Lake City where she is covering NBA All-Star weekend festivities, interviewing TNT’s star basketball commentators Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith.
The camera then panned to co-host Kaitlan Collins, who was seated next to Audie Cornish, the former National Public Radio journalist who was sitting in for the 56-year-old Lemon.
“Don has the day off,” Collins said at the top of the broadcast, failing to elaborate on Lemon’s absence - much less mentioning Thursday’s disastrous blowup - as she introduced Cornish.
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[@qr330]

We're about to hear the "I've accomplished a lot here but it's time to move on to other opportunities" speech from the Lemon.

[@Tania-rg7jp]

Lol. Yep!

[@crystco8088]

😂😂

[@niklay33]

Great

[@SethMacLeod95]

😂😂😂😂 biggest 🤡 to hit a news station lol 2nd is Brian Stelter

[@PreferredCustomer]

He finally let a little bit of truth slip out past his programming, and of course this time it caught him. You never say this, not just with [white] female co-hosts....but indirectly implying that Hillary Clinton should be "lumped" in that category of unqualified. You don't ever go against the Clintons, without some sort of retribution.

[@4FlatTires]

Lemon has been making rude and prejudiced statements for a long time and getting away with it by hiding behind his "special" cannot touch me shield.

[@747heavyboeing3]

Probably suspended for a few days. His abysmal ratings should have been a reason to let him go.

[@MARIAREY5]

Hes black so he’s allowed .. should be allowed to be racist n prejudiced just cuz of the fact of his skin color hos race history should allow him to be nasty with not repercussions

[@harrisonchevy4452]

That is your problem, the truth hurts, grow up, face the music.

[@skippy6086]

It’s often the case that those who accuse others of some pet bigotry are guilty of the same. It’s a hypocritical defense mechanism used against ones own conscience.

[@carriebrooks4174]

Amen!

[@piratekingluffy376]

Watched it a few times now. There is no other way to view his argument other than as sexist. What does a woman’s fertility have to do with their capacity to lead a country? He wanted to bash her for being a republican and instead went on a unintelligible sexist rant

[@longtimelo]

Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner.

[@mrp1924]

Wow she found and opening and ran with it, CNN should have never fired the guy

[@rickrick196]

Love it when WOKE eats WOKE

[@ow3wells]

Anne Coulter attack Nikki based on her race, what do you have to say about that Republikkkan?

[@ColdCreekB]

@@ow3wellsAnn is a wacko and everyone knows it

[@durango8882]

Fired

[@drzaius1121]

@@ow3wells joe biden said poor kids are just as smart as white kids. Not to mention the dozens of other racist things your cult leader says.

[@AC-re9ee]

@@ow3wells I say I agree with her 🤣🤣🤣

[@heidimetz7698]

Bye felicia....

[@brianmorris364]

When life hands you don lemons you change the channel.

[@georgegoble6054]

put it on fox and get your morning kookiness

[@MFnDahk]

@@georgegoble6054 he'd be fun to have on the Gutfeld panel.

[@gayleholmes9081]

And when you crazy, know its because of FOX

[@brianmorris364]

@@gayleholmes9081 enjoy your propaganda. I watch CNN and Fox and don't really believe much of anything either one says.

[@gayleholmes9081]

@@brianmorris364 I refuse to become so cynical and suspect of the News.....these outlets have served us for decades and because one new organization caters exclusively to nuts, now were to question what is being presented?????? No, I will listen, be informed and go about my day as I have for the last 60 plus years.

[@747heavyboeing3]

He never had a prime.

[@wjones284]

Look for the obligatory heart-felt apology/staring into the camera moment. We'll see that when they decide to put him back on in the next week or so

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

I concur with your sentiment 100% Australia.

[@cindirose3390]

I wanna see his momma's face when she tells him what for!

[@cindirose3390]

F apologies. And how any of his female superiors will accept any apologies. Let us see if his momma will accept ANY apology

[@collectivevision9884]

@@cindirose3390 Get over yourself, he made a mistake and said something he shouldn’t have, are you gonna sit here and lie to us all and say you’ve never done the same?

[@marlak4203]

Don is probably wanting to get off this show. It doesn't fit him. Not what he is used too. Plus, it is VERY difficult to accept this when just last year he had the change at CNN for his own show. That only lasted for some months and then he was put to this so I can see why he is angry and acting out. Probably working with a different crew so he is uncomfortable (not saying its ok to be mean to people)

[@cindirose3390]

A reporter gets life info from google? Pull his paycheck, that is lazy

[@Sirdontrip]

Cindi he isn’t wrong. Women hit a wall at 35.

[@cindirose3390]

@@Sirdontrip are you a bot or a dunce?

[@Sirdontrip]

@@cindirose3390 yes I’m a bot dunce. And you are a woman who will run face first into a wall.

[@MAWA-Vik19]

@@cindirose3390 dunce

[@Lonegraywolf75]

@@MAWA-Vik19 Tim youre not a dunce but possibly a simp.

[@gregorypattakos7876]

Looks like CNN got themselves a real LEMON

[@benysolis944]

🤣

[@tonytwotone7030]

A little bít sour....CNN

[@Naka-wc3yo]

this just shows how unbelievably sensitive society has gotten

[@Naka-wc3yo]

@elonmusk2846 accept cause im not a fragile little b hatch

[@michaelmcgee335]

@@Naka-wc3yo So Lemon can say what he likes and nobody's allowed to disagree with him?

[@michaelmcgee335]

@@Naka-wc3yo How do you walk through doors with such an inflated head.

[@nathan.heinrich]

He’s such a hypocrite. Goodbye to one of the last fake news cronies.

[@joehoncho8557]

Many more to go but he is one of the most visible.

[@RFJersey]

How is this guy still on TV with his abysmal ratings.

[@georgegoble6054]

cnn is doing great senor trump, CNN’s “New Day” took in about $35.1 million in advertising, Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” generated $39.8 million in 2021, while MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” won $33.1 million. just like the voting results dems dominate

[@AC-re9ee]

He's apart of the beast system.

[@victoriabarton3044]

Why isn't he? Everyone is afraid of the truth!

[@rustyshackleford1877]

Because they're financed by our intelligence agencies.

[@AbsolutelyCriminal]

What a strange hill he chose to die on 🤔

[@williamroles3785]

Note to self. When referring to prime (it is your Amazon account).

[@dyrd7963]

😂😂😂😂😂 thank you

[@edreid7872]

You'd think someone with his educational background and on air experience, he would have bit his tongue on that one..just shows how much freedom with arrogance can do...

[@mythbuster7538]

Never confuse education with intelligence. Thomas Sowell.

[@edreid7872]

@@mythbuster7538 How about plain common sense..really shows his lack of experience with women and children..😮

[@ronpeer7975]

The writing has been on the wall for a long time for Donny. He’s not a likable person. I think he’s gone very soon if not already.

[@georgegoble6054]

he'll be fine ronny, he can take his 50 mil and travel the universe u can take ur 50 bucks and go to walmart

[@shellysmith1037]

when you look up smarmy, they have a picture of him

[@georgesmart413]

I guess Don is past his prime

[@brandon703]

Men and women aren’t the same. Men are valued more as they age and women aren’t.

[@kasday369]

LOL!

[@PreferredCustomer]

It doesn't matter if you were born the male gender, or however else you came to be called it: Being male means *always* living on hard mode until your 40s or 50s, then it gradually gets easier. Opposite is true for female.

[@raginald7mars408]

he will not be missed for many Years

[@samaireoctober5584]

So let me get this straight, he's not cancelled? Any one else on that panel would have been. Double standards much?

[@whynotride327]

Like he would any idea what a woman in her "prime" means? He says "don't shoot the messenger" and his reference is Google?? A real piece of journalism there!

[@BKLYN_TZU]

He told the truth she is putting down men for being old and she's old herself

[@tapewoerm]

Are you be fr 😭 The brain changes a lot when you get older, she never said women shouldn’t get the test either. Also, this test can help politicians find real illnesses and cure them or at least slow them down, dementia/Alzheimer’s. It’s not ageist to ask people that HAVE already have so tests to see if they are allowed to drive anymore to get them to also do other tests if they’re supposed to control a country.

[@jteddy11]

I said before and will say again, he wants to get fired. He must have a payout clause if he gets fired, then he will write a book or get a spot on the View or something idiotic like that.

[@georgegoble6054]

cnn is doing great mr trump, CNN’s “New Day” took in about $35.1 million in advertising, Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” generated $39.8 million in 2021, while MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” won $33.1 million. just like the voting results dems dominate

[@jteddy11]

@@georgegoble6054 Thank you for the stats, but this has nothing to do with my comment. He will get fired, I doubt he will get demoted again at CNN.

[@siblis20]

He isn’t a journalist anyway

[@PreferredCustomer]

The only way to possibly save himself now would be to declare that he's transitioning. He can't save himself with only two of the Alphabet checkboxes; he needs at least three.

[@santiagogold446]

This guy has been on the wrong side of every argument.

[@CoreyChambersLA]

Clearly, Don LeMon is past his prime. He seems ready to self-cancel.

[@Semper_Iratus]

Maybe lemon belongs on the view instead.

[@avidreality3392]

Political prime is more like 45 to 65. So Don Lemon talking about people in their prime doesnt understand how this works. The majority of prominent people in politics are between that age range

[@aquamanvonfloozerhoffen5067]

He just does not like Republicans and needed to find something bad to say for Haley's slight against Biden. This is the best he could come up with on the fly, and it's obvious he knows it's dumb when he says "Google it" to defend it.

[@anacc3257]

You may be more experienced in life at that point but there are young politicians and activists too around the world. Many of them are well read, eloquent and ready to respond. Cognitive functions, memory and sharpness decreases when you've passed the age range of like 20-35.

[@avidreality3392]

@@anacc3257 Do you really want your state Governor to be some kid in his or her 20's ? or even early 30's. LOL Are you kidding me? Most politicians do not reach their full potential till around mid 50s/60's . Its rare to find any one under 40 in serious elected office. There are a few obviously but its not the norm.

[@M00N.L1GHT]

Maybe for men, but not for women in this misogynistic society.

[@avidreality3392]

@@aquamanvonfloozerhoffen5067 I dont like republicans either but what he said is one of the dumbest things i have ever heard. The current U.S president is old enough to be Nikki Haley father. Nikki Haley age or a little older is the perfect age for a U.S president

[@gshaw55661]

i could watch that clip over and over again

[@amanhasnoname1510]

I wonder what he’s going to say about Nancy Pelsoi if he thinks Nikki Haley is past her prime

[@tejanoj3017]

Evidently, Nikki's home town was racially divided by railroad tracks as she conveyed, then with the other side of her face says America is not racist all in one campaign video. WTH

[@MsCuriousturtle]

Sexist AND ageist in 2 sentences

[@cayea4076]

He apologized calling his comments "inartful" and "irrelevant". In other words he's saying that it wasn't appropriate to say it but that what he said wasn't necessarily untrue. What an awful apology

[@Lonegraywolf75]

Lemon just wish he could be like Yeezy and buck the left 😆

[@raywhitehead730]

Whoa, there bubba. You don't recognize when an apology is another insult?? Back to school.

[@S955US84]

Don Lemon is irrelevant - always has been.

[@chuckj41]

ITS ALWAYS APPROPRIATE TO TELL THE TRUTH.....HE DID SPEAK THE TRUTH....SOME PEOPLE DONT LIKE THE TRUTH.....

[@S955US84]

@@chuckj41 - Don Lemon is no longer capable of telling the truth. And now even working at the least watched cable news network, his days are numbered.

[@DRKrust492]

Sounds like Don's biases have gotten the better of him. Hosting ANY show might be beyond him now.

[@cristelar7890]

man toxic talks behind close doors will always come to light.. these are the ones basing love on feelings..no wonder divorces are on the raise 😡

[@chuckj41]

BIAS AGAINST RACIST WOMEN....AND TRUMP VOTERS......CNN FIRES DON WILL BE THE BIGGEST MIATAKE EVER......QUOMO WAS THIER FIRST....

[@meghanmisaliar]

NOTHING he said was "sexist". This is just silly.

[@imhereforthegangbang7853]

This just in: Don Lemon doesn't really care for women? 🤔

[@wildchild7075]

He's not wrong. Aren't women themselves stating 20' and 30's being their prime? What am I missing here?

[@missmustache4207]

Thats child bearing years, not productive political years.

[@MrMedeus2]

I always thought women can handle the truth 😅😅😅

[@jaylucien669]

His comment was taken out of context. But how many times has he taken peoples comments out of context, and buried them for it?

[@sherrysims193]

Out of context!! He made an inappropriate comment on national television. Google the female population that's who he insulted.

[@ajsans9161]

I absolutely despise Don Lemonhead. He is so divisive and hateful. However, I don’t think he should be fired for what he said. And he did say he was just the messenger.

[@ELRAYSTUDIOS]

This was embarrassing to watch

[@cykkatt1]

More and more ridiculous.... You can't say anything or repeat what you've read....❄❄❄

[@yimb8437]

The mere fact that he has lasted even this long speaks to his "special status". At this point, the only thing that might save him is coming out as trans...

[@ahmaudarberywasaviolentkle8094]

I think he was trying to straw man conservatives, and it backfired.

[@Francisco1st]

I don’t like him but this has become hard to watch

[@lgr2013]

Bitter - Sour - Lemon -

[@lifeongps]

He is not fired but should have been years ago, CNN with fake outrage is the funniest!

[@musicandmentalhealth]

I don't think what he said is sexist, I just think he chose a very poor example to prove his point. 🤣🤣

[@ccnoble4479]

Lemon is short lived on CNN, they put him on morning show with 2 women hoping he would quit. Even if he survives the latest it's coming soon . Even CNN wants him gone.

[@smeekle2000]

Wow, a based Don Lemmon moment. Anything is possible in Bizzaro World!

[@jj.harvey4067]

@yyy|yyy|… Exactly what do you believe is “based” about Don LeMon conflating a woman’s reproductive PRIME (20-30’s, maybe up to the age of 40) with, the original Topic of Mental Acuity among 70 -80 yo. US politicians????????

[@leme3082]

He's been watching Andrew Tate and fresh and fit

[@donwhiteproductions7309]

​@@leme3082 lol... 😆

[@tcla3854]

Guess he'll be going to rehab....the cycle of it all 🤣

[@angelalisi8719]

He needs to be hold accountable for his words DONE FIRED NOW

[@technicoloryaya549]

That was a sexist comment to all women, not just Nikki Haley. Others have been forced to resign over less.

[@samsmith8415]

Don lemon is unhirable. Even for cnn. If he wasn't such a token he would be long gone

[@ntnsty]

The Woke and hyper sensitive starting to eat themselves. Hilarious!

[@tonyak8354]

He's getting fired soon.

[@tommegalis]

oh that was just WRONG my man. There is NO PRIME! All of life is PRIME! you can do anything at anytime. So judgmental and sexist indeed. Wow. Think before you yak away dude.

[@Jellofreeze]

Ok fine , if people want to cancel Lemon for saying " a woman is not in her prime passed 40" , then shouldn't Nikki Haley be given the same treatment for attacking men over 75? I'm having a hard time decoding all this woke bs.

[@longtimelo]

He is comparing a woman in her prime for dating, marriage and child bearing to a woman in her prime to be a presidential candidate. They are not the same thing....at all. What's hard to understand about that?

[@mattjones5353]

Lol!! Found the Lemon Lover!!🤣

[@niklay33]

* past

[@adriananavarro528]

Nikki Haley did not specify gender. She mentioned politicians over 75. It was Lemon who assumed she was talking only about men.

[@catman4242]

@@longtimelo He wants you to break it down for him. So he can say "huh?" Like the non-committal people who make you repeat yourself every single day for their benefit. They don't want to listen the first time, so they have you repeat yourself. At your expense, even if you spoke clearly the 1st time.

[@AC-re9ee]

The leftist media destroying itself is wonderful 🤣🤣

[@akowned1]

Careful how you make your bed, eventually you will be laying in it.

[@heathernks8]

He was being childish and that took away from the main story. Poppy should ask Nikki what "prime" means. Actually she shouldn't. The whole thing was lame.

[@dennisdouglas6691]

So Sexism is worse than Agism? I thought they were both equally bad.

[@kshagh2375]

I agree she not in her prime... neither was Hilary Clinton. All these old folk over 50 need to stop trying to interject their past on the future of America's young and inclusive generation. We the people want and deserves more than this BS.

[@Luckylady77777]

Lemon’s never had a prime

[@greenglasful]

It's appropriate that the first time he unapologetically speaks the truth if and or but for the wrong impulsive reasons in the History of his career he is cancelled by CNN 😂😂😂

[@MeEntertainmentJo_876]

I think Lemon was saying that if Nikki Hailey wants to be ageist, why aren’t we allowed to be sexist?

[@georgegoble6054]

yeah he should say that

[@musicandmentalhealth]

I was thinking that exact thing tbh. 🤣🤣🤣 today ageism = ok, sexism =not ok. I wonder who we'll all wanna cancel tomorrow

[@musicandmentalhealth]

@georgegoble6054 he was implying it but yeah they obviously took it and ran with it so I agree that he should've literally spelled it out instead of being sarcastic.

[@musicandmentalhealth]

He was using a comparison like basically saying you are discriminating based on age and some could would say that a woman is past her prime by this time and that would be the equivalent of what she said. But nope, it becomes the sound byte heard around the world with everything saying those are his views.

[@daveyoung3857]

never heard of the word "agiest". I should probably Google it..... lol

[@fifeensmith5546]

Always has something bad to say to women

[@powersonic6255]

No apology needed , totally not warranted in this case . Mr lemon is free to say what he wants

[@ien2023]

So whos gonna write his heart felt apology? Its the same old rountine.

[@FoolishPrankster]

Is that his real last name, 'Lemon', a fruit ?

[@woodygilson3465]

Funny no one at Fox is looking to hold Tucker Carlson accountable for the things said on his show about women just a couple days ago. (Look up "Tucker Carlson Chelsea Handler" on YT if this is news to you.) Not a single peep of outrage. We all know why.

[@zksstalstawidlo9015]

Lemon , Lemon ,Lemon i think you are finally done….

[@jennymason2475]

Don Lemon should be replaced with an anchor that is in their prime!

[@bkearnaghan]

Hey Lemon, is Biden in his prime?

[@josephkay7785]

Guilty of 1) being a misogynist and 2) mansplaining to two women how they can determine when women are past it!😄

[@ShadowWizard123]

So says the international expert on being in one's prime: Mr. Donald Lemon.

[@MISSPRISS1]

He said she over the hill. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SOULRELIEF22]

I thought over the hill was 30 till I looked back at 30! Now I realize there IS NO over the hill! LOVE JESUS and be 33 eternally! "For our conversation is in heaven, from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body, according to the working whereby He is able even to subdue all things unto Himself." Philippians 3:20-21! HALLELUJAH! 🎺💃🥰❤️

[@laken1804]

Speaking about women in their prime. As a woman, I'll tell men: Once men hit 40 most of them look horrible. The worst they look and are, the younger women they seek. Men are not so hot when they get older either.

[@laken1804]

A 21 year old who is grateful that you take her to Chipotle is not seeing you as a lover, but as a dad or some twisted uncle young man want to be.

[@laken1804]

@@P.90.603 Thank you dad, for the Chipotle meal.

[@SR-oc7fc]

I'm ok with his comment. As a 48-year-old woman, I'm glad to retire. Looking forward to collecting my social security for the next 40 years. Thanks, Don, and please work hard! My lifestyle is depending upon it.

[@timorthelame1]

When isn't a typical woman's lifestyle not dependent on men working?

[@longtimelo]

Wow, you are not too smart. Hope you have $10 million saved because you can't afford to retire at 48 if you don't

[@Bdhdheksnsb]

@@longtimelo Maybe you’re not that bright either, her comment completely went over your head.

[@garyc3955]

I didn't know he had any fans being so wrong 99% of the time

[@raywhitehead730]

Did Lemon ever, have great Prime Time ratings. No.

[@niklay33]

He needs to get Cut

[@underwaterlevelz1947]

Jeff Zucker can't protect him anymore, Licht should just can him.

[@Tward2929]

So glad he showed his true colors.

[@sandraseeraj3151]

Yes

[@sandraseeraj3151]

I can’t stand him

[@olgreg94]

The first time this guy says something true he gets in trouble... Lol

[@MrSophire]

It was off subject, she was talking about mental while he tried to conflate it with child bearing,

[@michellebrock9936]

Regardless, Don Lemon's is respectable in my book.

[@rogerlombardo96]

It’s not the Don show and when he interrupts and takes charge it’s disgusting and disturbing

[@lulu-cx5dv]

Stick to the facts, she's a misogynist.

[@sinistar426]

Don's worked at CNN long enough where he'll get a pass on his comments. The longer you work somewhere, the more dirt you have on your employer. If he does get canned, expect a "tell all book" to come out exposing the network of misdeeds from his perspective, also making him a hypocrite for only stating what went on there AFTER he got fired. Or, he'll get a nice check if he signs a NDA agreeing not to expose the network after his departure.

[@cindirose3390]

Nonetheless, Donny still must face his momma. I'd give nearly everything to be that fly on the wall when his momma gives him what for! And then sisters and aunties! Oh my oh my.

[@universalsoldier2293]

Worked well for Cuomo and Stelter....until it didn't.

[@debralee7681]

Nikki Haley is NOT in her prime.

[@DanielSandoval-x6d]

He will take his racist thinking somewhere else. He definitely isn't worth the money that he is being paid.

[@J0hnnRammb0]

Poor guy should have kept it to himself. Get off the apps . This what they do to everyone.

[@Dantzband]

Don was telling the truth. Look up the word PRIME for women and men. Then see if you match up with your appearance and performance

[@DiarrheaBubbles]

"20s... AND 30s AND 40s" He was even trying to SIMP and the media is still cancelling him. Women are in their prime from 17 - 24. You know it, I know it, and ALLL women know it.

[@apunkoney]

What he said wasn't even on point. Testing politicians over 75yo isn't checking for ''prime'' mental condition. It is to make sure they can mentally handle the job.

[@aliengranpa]

I completely agree with the over 75 competency test. I also think at age 60 and on you should have to take a driving test every year. I'm 51 and if I ever get as bad or incompetent as some of these people I PRAY someone tells me.

[@goodlookinghonkey8382]

51 here also. Thx Peter North 👍👠

[@franquil85conn]

Compency test should be given to ALL politicians, regardless of age. My mom has early onset dementia and she started declining cognitively in her late 50s...now at 65 she needs extreme care

[@hswing11]

I assume you are a child with every little common sense. A H

[@cindirose3390]

Um, the driving test? Would not an eye exam be sufficient?

[@wildfotoz]

Sorry but I agree with Don on this. She's 51, that's not prime.

[@jasonfairbanks4714]

Don’t really care much for don. Like the two “in their prime” cohosts, though!

[@S955US84]

Don Lemon is 56 years old - Nikki Haley is 51. So if she's past her prime, he's even worse off.

[@humblehillhorses1844]

Now that was an awful statement.

[@shocked4221]

Yall know Don was right. I can't stand the fake outrage.

[@aguilacec]

The view, we’re most of her commentators aren’t in their “prime” didn’t say anything about it. Wonder why?

[@raywhitehead730]

Funny.

[@p.nugroho4732]

Sunny is his BFF, she said it couple times in the past.

[@ericb7776]

Those women knew exactly what he was talking about. And it's the exact reason why women lie about their age