How Don Lemon’s Co-Hosts Addressed His Firing

Don Lemon's former 'CNN This Morning' co-hosts, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins, address the longtime anchor's dramatic exit. A source tells ET that everyone at the network was 'floored' by Don's ousting, and staffers 'found out in real time' as the news broke on Monday.

[@canadianbeef1958]

His co-hosts look very happy

[@pauobunyon9791]

Thats how we know they set him up to be fired

[@kneeleydavis574]

They both look sneaky!!

[@OOPS2468]

no it was just a case of gas

[@PR7-82]

​@Pauo Bunyon oh grow up! His own behaviour was his downfall! 😂😅he was past his prime. 👋 bye bye misogynist!

[@danielmontana5718]

@@PR7-82 from the looks of your picture 😮you look 👀 past your prime 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gavinballin2323]

I still don’t see how everyone was floored. That’s what’s shocking here

[@user-ur2tl2og5g]

like Roland Martin says, if you are not the owner, your job is never secured! No matter how high you have reached.

[@magortukamara1837]

Ohh dear I saw that and I have been thinking about it ❤

[@plexthyname]

😂😂😂 who the f**k listens to Roland Martin race baiting Cowards

[@allisonabraham3882]

Yes. You can be a great employee. Give your all. There's always someone that doesn't care about any of that. I've seen it happen at the job I had for 20+ years. I remember an older retired employee came to tell me that I should leave the job. Anyway,DL is fine. He made lots of money.

[@treesap2]

Even if you are, depending on corporate structure.

[@tikdoe7563]

@@magortukamara1837 Does it make you want to own your own business?

[@salmaal-shaoily5809]

The writing was on the wall. I don't know how he didn't see this coming!

[@StitchGV]

Because narcissists never see their own flaws. Narcissist mentality places themself as the main character, and anyone who has a problem with them is nothing but an antagonist in their story. So why would he see anything wrong with what he does?

[@flowers379_]

@Salma al-shaoily, he really couldn't come back from that Nicky comment!

[@jackchop1576]

Funny to see black twitter drag him relentlessly for being a tool for the white man until he got fired and now they're acting like he's Malcolm X 2.0.

[@muffin2cutiepie]

Please.....they railroaded another Black Man

[@emeliathompson3453]

I looked at poppy and Katlyn differently now .The two ladies were part of the problems from the beginning, they did not want him around them and I have stopped watching them.I think CNN CEO needs to be fired.

[@jackchop1576]

His coworkers coming out with that "I love that for you" energy.

[@randyjustice8216]

Both anchors have a smirk on their faces. I don't know how they contained the laughs, high fives and party balloons!

[@elizandropedraza1286]

Yeah ... right 👍😂🎉 and as a former moderate Democrat from southern California and now a Independent conservative .Go Trump and Katie Lake in 2024 baby . But that said I would happily start watching both those women on CNN .Like I still watch Erin Burnett sometimes even I don't agree with her anymore on a lot of important issues facing Americans in the the United States ! 🤔😒🙄🇺🇸🇮🇹🇲🇽

[@rockpadstudios]

I saw that also - they can't hide it

[@edesouza2279]

Every dog has his four o’clock. Every day they would be wondering if that day would be their four o’clock. Watch and learn!

[@Lamontria3502]

They both are snakes in the grass who played their white woman… Birth of ANation card!

[@ThatGuy-tx4vm]

They are all criminals and traitors. They don't deserve to live. Damaging democracy is an act of treason

[@pmd1933]

Blind sided and stunned. He was demoted and fired

[@PR7-82]

😂😅he was past his prime. 👋 bye bye misogynist!

[@lostundgefunden8023]

Actually he left on his own accord to join Chris Cuomo at The Narcissism Channel and will be hosting his own show "My Opinion About Everything Is Right"

[@pmd1933]

@@lostundgefunden8023 good for him!! As he can have opinions just like every obnoxious white person on cable. You go Don!! Go be yourself and not answer to anyone

[@awsumocoolbeans]

They look pretty happy about him leaving like they could care less 😂

[@elizandropedraza1286]

You know they are going to party 🥳🎉 like it 1999 all ever again ,and also before going into 2000 as well ! 😂🤣😭🇺🇸🇮🇹🇲🇽

[@kcet1948]

They have already started the party.

[@merle-wq9ir]

Jockeying for his position?

[@FeeR-sx8sb]

Newscasters ALWAYS look happy reading the news. Do your due diligence and tell me when they don't have a smile on their faces. You're reading far more into this. Let it go.

[@jujulipz1365]

How are they "shocked" and "floored" LOL I saw this coming 1000 miles away 😂

[@ATD1990]

They are liars they put on an act everytime they are on camera

[@jamessoles526]

Justin, I guess you had inside information that no one else had, including Don and his colleagues…lol

[@ad8554]

Same with Matt Lauer lol. We all knew he was a dirty perv

[@avianlezama8075]

Those women seemed so happy. They need to stop lying. I will not be looking at any of those shows. They demoted him so they can fire him. Never get too comfortable when working for W people. They will love you one day and the next day you are fire. That door closed. Bigger and better doors are about to open.

[@pheddupp]

What kind of people are you talking about? Are you suffering from black fragility even though the rules are changed to benefit B people in every aspect of society? Is affirmative action in school admissions and employment not enough of an advantage for you and your kind? What other group gets to have the scales tipped in their favor based on color except B people? Africa and Haiti are calling you Bonquisha. You'll never have to be around W people ever again. Prove to us how much better your life will be working for only B people.

[@StitchGV]

You do realize you’re talking about a liberal news network, right? The main thing on their agenda is full equality and good representation. If you think constantly interrupting co-hosts and yelling at them when they do the same, all while making misogynistic comments both on and off the air is good representation of black men, then I pity you for your idea of normal. But to put it simply for you, he was fired for being an asshoIe. Period. If you don’t know what that means, then maybe watch and take notes.

[@phoebe_ouma]

Tell me about it, they've had it out for him for a while. I could tell they were coming for his job next and they've been planning it for a while.

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

🙄He's a piece of garbage. I'm very sorry you feel the way you do.

[@pauobunyon9791]

I for one am finished with CNN. I cant take his replacements the way they are smiling over there "freinds" dismissal. ...Just. Evil

[@joannebaker4925]

We saw this coming. First, they demoted him and took away his show. Leaked on him regarding alleged negative behavior behind the scenes and then the misogyny comment. It was planned.

[@MrJCerqueira]

so his misogyny and ageism is a plan by the network? sorry, no

[@gperr2716]

OMG … you can see the ladies’ faces with joy and glow all over .. happy day for them

[@tallonIV]

They still have to lie about his departure. Just tell us how you really feel.

[@ThankGodImBlack370]

Not in coward's playbook

[@tallonIV]

@@ThankGodImBlack370 100%

[@sparkle3000]

He's going to look back and see this as protection and a blessing.

[@jamierobinson-ih3rz]

Say it again! Yes

[@Ril014]

Amen

[@dabreadwinna80]

From himself 😂😂😂

[@jenniferl1908]

Don deserved to be fired....he's an angry man who needs therapy.

[@scrappysinger]

Large sigh of great relief and even a little a toast of bourbon to better days ahead!

[@patrickbeck3285]

When they moved him from evenings, it was just the first step out the door. The new CEO of CNN will learn firsthand how it feels to be dumped for doing a poor job and it won't take long for that to happen.

[@keith536]

whatever! Chris Licht has been clear he wants to get CNN off the woke train and make it great again. CNN was tops in the 80's-90's. He has to get rid of the whiners like Lemon.

[@pamelawing5747]

@@keith536 Define Woke.

[@OOPS2468]

i won't feel sorry for the ceo when that happens

[@OOPS2468]

when that happens i won't feel one bit sorry for the ceo

[@kevinbeswick3132]

@@pamelawing5747 LMAOOOO I got 100 bucks he can’t explain that one

[@heartmind6373]

They taunted him into getting him to react so they can get him fired. He didn't see it coming..

[@Handle2point0]

Kaitlin is happy 😂

[@keith536]

I'm sure but she is a whiny ticket herself.

[@dennisd9875]

why does she always look constipated lol

[@bunnylover1340]

@@dennisd9875 Omg you are too funny. You hit the nail on the head. I often wonder why or how she closes her lips with the sides turn up.

[@Handle2point0]

@@dennisd9875 not wrong lol

[@sda1225]

@@dennisd9875 😂😂😂 Those pursed lips

[@keith536]

Don is 57.. I think he's out of his prime...

[@BN2K]

Its a fact and I’m sure he’ll agree with that himself

[@PR7-82]

😂😅he was past his prime. 👋 bye bye misogynist!

[@kurokaizen1889]

Lol. Men's "Prime" is actually in their later years. Y'all are just salty.

[@kurokaizen1889]

​@@PR7-82 Lol. Men's "Prime" is actually in their later years. Y'all are just salty.

[@kurokaizen1889]

​@@BN2K Definitely not facts. Men get better with time.

[@wdeemarwdeemar8739]

They cheered and laughed…. A lot.

[@PR7-82]

Good 👍

[@elizandropedraza1286]

Well poor Don was past his prime after all no ! 😂🤣😭🇺🇸🇮🇹🇲🇽

[@larryyoder4861]

Lemon is an a….hole

[@marys3738]

She almost said we want to keep the focus on the GOOD news 😂

[@elizabethsemarge4800]

Respect goes two ways, remember that

[@booblam6919]

Don't be happy 😊 when someone get fired....regardless of your dislikes...don't do it...greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲.

[@cd4387]

When someone deserved to be fired, why not!

[@selenaclarke]

you're fired lol

[@ryanlowe6548]

Outside of his bubble everyone hated that guy lol

[@PR7-82]

Spot on facts! Only fans he had just want to score woke points because he's black and gay 😂

[@marclewis102]

What is “woke”

[@ryanlowe6548]

@@marclewis102 only the woke know 😂😂 it’s when reality is whatever you say it is .

[@tikdoe7563]

@@ryanlowe6548 Guess you're woke then since you know the definition.

[@ryanlowe6548]

@@tikdoe7563 righhhhhhht….👌

[@user-vp5zk5jj3l]

Don was betrayed by his co-hosts.

[@jherl8307]

Lemon’s firing frees up an extra hour that I can stomach watching CNN if I so choose.

[@javiruiz8365]

This is absolutely ridiculous and absolutely hilarious!!! Love it

[@deborahthompson6248]

​@John Brower I'm sure you were on fox harassing and laughing lol. Just funny now republicans get to do it back. You guys always starting shyt .

[@OOPS2468]

yes i love it that clucker tarlson was fired by fox

[@michael-4k4000]

And what do u love about it? Don is a proud black man! When will Don be allowed to say goodbye?

[@deborahthompson6248]

@@michael-4k4000 don offends women . I love how the left is pushing more women towards republicans. Defending a person who donwgrades females just cause he's BLACK

[@YEAR-1-RELICS]

Yet the reasons for his firing regardless of what news channel or political party you side with is disgusting. You're simply insensitive or may not understand the injustice that was done against him. I do not support tge right or its far right ideologies however when I found out what he was fired for I was floored and appalled.

[@davidhansen6788]

Thank God they got rid of that race baiter.

[@ow3wells]

I’m glad they got rid of Tucker the hater baiter.

[@fashionandluxury101]

@@ow3wells ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ uh said what I was thinking

[@canadianbeef1958]

​@@ow3wellsTucker quit on his own

[@ow3wells]

@@canadianbeef1958 He was fired on Friday, and of course told not to return.

[@javiruiz8365]

@@ow3wells I’m happy both of them are done

[@jamielehman4934]

Someone else posted that Don was probably laughing when he heard Tucker got fired 😂

[@santiedormehl3042]

Tucker Had millions of viewers That will following him anywhere he goes. Don had what a few hundred thousand .

[@jesusfrocha2581]

Good luck 🍀 my friend thanks for your news it was great 😊

[@ilsadog]

How did they say that with a straight face! They were so happy for him to go.

[@ljlatin03]

The co-host looks so happy and relax. I bet they were relief big time he was let go.....

[@lindahale3335]

Won't be watching CNN anymore

[@davidroussell5118]

@ 0:18 Look at the smirk on Kaitelan's face!

[@monicafields3956]

About time

[@CBBC435]

Lemon was using it as his own grievance platform. Tiring, to say the least.

[@cathyt144]

I bet they threw a big celebration party behind the scenes after he packed his bags.

[@senorasalazar1462]

Wow still can’t wrap my hands around what he did wrong

[@jamesgeorge5276]

Really Nothing!! He had a Target on his back ever since the New owner took over, every little mistake or blunder he did, the network blew it way out of proportion!! He was literally walking on eggshells and didn't realize it!! He'll be fine, I'm sure he's got a hefty severance payout!!

[@bigdzll.222]

Once I saw don on the morning show looking out of place ,just don't seem right 😮

[@valerieherrera8516]

Kaitlan Collins' lil smirk 😏.. like yeah bitch I'm still here and ur not😂😂

[@rukhshanaayoubi9632]

Nobody is going to watching cnn anymore

[@fashionandluxury101]

Neither FOX news

[@rukhshanaayoubi9632]

@@fashionandluxury101 yes

[@javiruiz8365]

Well apparently nobody was watching in the first place

[@opocald]

He did see this coming. He just needed to misspeak (lie) one last time.

[@rubberband1951]

You were always stunned!😂

[@bencarpenter3785]

They are smiling and glowing on the inside that the big sook is gone

[@AllenArt64]

If I was his cohosts I'd be jumping for joy. They probably are. LOL

[@user-tz4gn6tc1y]

An instant calm hit me when i saw there was no Don❤🎉❤! Watching him made me think of women being emotionally battered😢😢😢❤🎉

[@GenXXXX70]

These two Karen's are hilarious......lololol

[@skontheroad]

Yet employed!!!

[@dennisd9875]

@@skontheroad but totally unwatchable lol

[@l.q.1253]

Don was the biggest Karen there.. that's why his azz is gone. 🤗

[@pauobunyon9791]

Karen News Network ?? 😂 Good one

[@catwrangler7907]

Thing is there next

[@perezpepito104]

Why does everyone not address this straightforward.

[@BN2K]

Well, I’m not sure why I should keep watching CNN when all my favorite anchors are getting fired 🤔

[@djsharpemusic5731]

Can I tell you..

[@maverickwatchreviews]

You shouldn't be watching CNN in the first place. It's garbage.

[@dr.peppermintpatty4925]

CNN is definitely going to the bottom of the rotation now that lemon cuomo stelter is gone... The only ones left are Herman and wolf and Acosta and keirh allen

[@PR7-82]

Why is he your favourite? It's like you just want to score woke points because he's black and gay 😂

[@pauldoudle6556]

Keep Watching they will soon find someone else that's keen to spread their propaganda. You will be fine.

[@eannamc]

This is taken straight of the same book that gave us the Morning Show

[@jaymanuel3396]

So two boring ladies will be hosting the show now. Don Lemon at least kept the audience entertained. I haven’t watched CNN in about 10 years. No loss for me.

[@1ROB82]

Blind sided and stunned?? Because he live in an alternate universe.

[@rafeone9808]

They are so happy

[@KadeemG61]

I hope he finds a better job like replacing T.J. Holmes from GMA. But yeah, CNN had been struggling in the ratings since. Who can blame them.

[@ZapataE]

Yeah right !! Networks are too woke to have him and his views on women. Women make up a good portion of their morning audience . Cuomo had better ratings and look where he’s at now. They eat their own .

[@annwilliams2958]

ABC and CNN are brothers

[@DavidDavid-yp3ln]

I am sure these co-hosts were relieved after he was fired.

[@tonyalandon3275]

I really liked Don Lemon. I had a feeling after Como got booted, he would be next. It’s sad.

[@rukhshanaayoubi9632]

Yes very true

[@canadianbeef1958]

Anderson Cooper is next on the chopping block

[@javiruiz8365]

Us gay men are so extra happy

[@ow3wells]

@@javiruiz8365 I’m glad for you.

[@canadianbeef1958]

@@dennischristopher9952 yes

[@shahnazjavaid7732]

Happy new years

[@ulyssesgrant2782]

CNN should've fired Kaitlan Collins and kept Don Lemon.

[@nitaphillips2752]

Finally...long overdue.

[@bonitastockley4954]

I will never watch CNN again!!!

[@bigsur1355]

It’s ok ladies you can laugh. I know it’s hard as hell to contain it especially when you’re past your prime.

[@muhammadsteinberg]

YIPPEE!!! Don't let the door hit you in the azz on your way out MoFo is what the ladies really wanted to say.

[@sincerelysweets6500]

Don was AMAZING!! He will have numerous opportunties.

[@jasonriddle7041]

CNN should've fired Kaitlan Collins and kept Don Lemon. Plain and simple.

[@djsharpemusic5731]

So Victor Blackwell will join the morning team ?

[@tenbroeck1958]

His ratings and CNN's have been slightly less than most teen KZbinrs.

[@issabasse180]

Congratulations ! I wish you a lot of success.

[@enolasempleful]

Can’t wait to see his future show.

[@blanewalker5512]

Don Lemmon is a clown 🤡🤡🤡Glad he's fired

[@christinalott7459]

Don lemon Is one of the best and I'm sure he still will be at no matter what he does In the future With his head held high And chin up😊

[@pstclaire3602]

Hahaha. That is obviously from lala land😅

[@santiedormehl3042]

Sorry but he was rude and unprofessional. He was very bad at his job. Maybe he will join those clueless ladies at the VIEW.

[@pstclaire3602]

@@santiedormehl3042 my thoughts exactly. What you said is closer to reality

[@christinalott7459]

@@santiedormehl3042 Well this is the way. I think about most broadcasters that are up front say what they think and do their job because the journalists don't always get Any information especially hard to get information without being a little rude or straightforward stepping out of their bounds. And I think we all can be that way sometimes if we need to be so my thought is. Why should the journalists be any other way? We all conform to what we have to do at the time we need to do it.

[@bcdrummer1962]

Oh my you are sooooooo cute with this comment🎉 The best part is seeing how little impact his departure had compared to Tucker Carlson who will go on to do even better than he has to date. Tucker even killed Don in the getting fired ratings race. As for Don LeMon: He is over as a major player but I’m sure he’s enjoying commiserating and telling “his truth” about the rampant white supremacy, racism and homophobia in “his” America with Jussie Smollett and their combined clique of paid sycophants.

[@Danielle-tx7qk]

Keep your friends close and enemies closer.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Apparently Don Lemon harassed Kaitlin . This is what got him fired

[@philb.1502]

Nonsense. Kaitlin is barely an adult. She shouldn't even be on this show. Not experienced enough.

[@kellyanni5092]

Seems like we all had it figured out way before him😂The only thing that’s surprising is how long it took. Byeeeeeeee

[@GUULLIVER]

I want to see a face off between Don Lemon and Piers Morgan. 🤣

[@Elijah1916_myhighway]

I know they were happy as hell to come back to work with him gone.

[@jhorvath700]

" .... i'm just saying what the facts are, just google it ..."; too funny, donny and the facts.

[@gracielavargas1927]

That’s why it’s important to recognise that it is a job and nothing else.. all our efforts and commitments have to be put in place on our families and no one else !!

[@mkat4271]

I love their smerks...bahaha

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

Smirks

[@PR7-82]

Well at least they don't have to deal with that sour 🍋 who's past his prime 😂 Only fans he had just want to score woke points because he's black and gay 😂

[@My2CentsYall]

She did not like him PERIOD! I do not doubt this woman was reporting everything he did to management. What is funny is I do not even know her name.

[@jeanne2b2b22]

CNN needs to bring back Robin Meade in the mornings.

[@Normalee123]

No they don’t! She got on my nerves and she cannot sing.

[@theonly1258]

He seemed totally out of place on the morning show......

[@NaomiK1]

This is looking real shady.

[@herbthegreat5226]

Everyone knew he was going to get fired but him.

[@eaj2900]

Imagine if married a woman he actually cared about and kept the hitting back his to self, he’d be a genius hero of the people. We all make mistakes pray for

[@Ghost0465-1]

YES! PEACE HAS COME AT LAST!

[@doctoriyk780]

Lol..the co-hosts are laughing inside... you can tell

[@bonnieanderson586]

No more CNN for this Canadian

[@Theaquaplex]

I said it then and I will say it now, ONCE that new management CEO Chris Litch) moved Don from his 10pm slot (Better ratings and which I liked and watched religiously) to the morning show (Which was awful...I watched it ONE time, and haven't watched since)...The writing was on the walls...that morning show will suffer more Rating drop...it was and still is AWFUL!

[@woody230bal]

They are hypocrites.

[@calvinwalker553]

"DONE LEMON" (Smile)

[@barbara2002]

Hooray!

[@selamkubrom223]

I wish him good luck 👍 after he got fired from CNN

[@kaysree71]

What we heard “Let’s place news where it belongs” What we didn’t hear “now that we put Don where he belongs”

[@eukaris18]

They’re loving it and smiling

[@PR7-82]

Good 👍 I would be laughing 😃 😂😅

[@anitawatch]

Now for the rest of them.

[@reynaldoflores4522]

The important question is : WHO will replace him ?

[@Goaltimer]

He is fired but with loaded pockets. He will be fine.

[@TimChaney-lr8qu]

No one was "floored"-they should have fired him a long time ago

[@nhotwings]

They are hiding their smiles. 😂

[@sassysarina9718]

WtF did he do? Edit: I'm 50 who cares that he said that?

[@soniaarscott-ashman5445]

Surely will mot be watching again.