What They Never Told You About Fired CNN Anchor Don Lemon

On-screen gaffes? Sexist comments? In his 17 years with CNN, Don Lemon didn't just report the headlines- he made them.
#DonLemon #CNN #TVHost
Sour times | 0:00
Independent | 0:57
Popular gaffes | 1:56
Ethics trouble | 3:03
Questioning CNN | 4:09
Inspired | 5:12
Targeted | 6:06
Tension | 6:52
Misogyny | 7:55
Voiceover by: Tim Bensch
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[@JeanetteGrissom-iw3bv]

THANK YOU FOR GETTING YOUR JUST DUE!😄 CONGRATULATIONS!😁👍FIGHTING FOR YOUR RIGHTS AND WHAT'S RIGHT IS STILL WORTH IT!!! 😊

[@iansteel5569]

He lost CNN loads of viewers, that's why he's gone, money talks.

[@nickolasmeyers5764]

He is a democrat sorry to break it to you lol

[@danmartin5504]

He was truly a clown.

[@brendagrey9593]

Happy Riddance, Don Lemon.

[@tanyasquickmeals764]

How can they fire Don lemon about speaking about Haley's age Haley did the same thing about Joe Biden

[@pierrerochon7271]

YEP

[@mattschrader5047]

They fired Don Lemon because he got into a blatant race hustling conversation trying to discredit Vivek Ramaswamy and proved himself to be a blatantly partisan lying race baiter on live television. Go back and watch the interview. That's why he got fired. Nikki Haley's age? Where the hell is that BS coming from?

[@philliprhinehardt6268]

Karma is a mother isn't it?

[@ajg3768]

To the point, he was ARROGANT. If he claims he is Independent,I’m Santa Clause.

[@JetFire9]

🎯

[@plcoyle]

You spelled "Claus" wrong, Santa Clause.

[@JetFire9]

@@plcoyle I know a guy names Santa Clause and that’s how he spells it.

[@alanwilliams2284]

He was way less than professional, in fact gross, when he was in the UK to cover the QE 2 funeral, trying to make jokes about names of places and more. The other CCN presenters tried to tone him down / control him but he ignored them.

[@classicalaid1]

@@alanwilliams2284At first Lemon draws you in with his charming and engaging ways, not to mention collegiate good looks, but then he lets you have it with his hardball, queenly/nonchalantly devouring mouth. Like a venue flytrap he uses his sweetness as a weapon....first the delectable winks and, once you've drunk the Lemon Kool Ade, he'll crush you...just the way he is being crushed by his own many and varied life choices.

[@bonnieshapiro3511]

I think this is a one sided view of many of the controversies described here. Basically a hit job.

[@pierrerochon7271]

YEP

[@Rider95king]

Good riddance

[@CharlesEdmond79]

I'm glad he's not on there anymore.

[@IamSnowbird]

I met Don years ago when he was on local TV in Philly. He was covering a story of parents coming from China with their newly adopted daughters on Thanksgiving night. My friends were one of the parents coming home. He talked with us while we were waiting for the plane. That was when you could actually wait at the gate.

[@JetFire9]

I had pizza for lunch.

[@Karaoke-Bear]

The sky is blue

[@AlanBoddy-fl2qp]

Aaand?😡

[@jenplinguist]

I really admire that he eschews political labels. I agree that the 2-party system is beyond problematic. I hope to see some activism and organization to change it very soon!!

[@eleanorek.leslie9818]

Don't hold your breath to see that!!😐

[@Wizerthanmost]

Eschews politicallabels? Are you kidding you guys left of Santa Claus. And he would have to search for generations to find the truth

[@joiisler8986]

He seems Petty, and Jealous of Actual Women. What a waste of talent. Too bad.🤨

[@Reach41]

Sure, they fired him, but he got to take his ego with him.

[@NaturalJoy50]

Well I like him because he didn’t shy away from the hard questions and not because he was black! That’s why the whole is turning upside down, because people except lies vs the truth! I never thought the “TRUTH” would offend anyone!

[@original_angston4155]

Agree with your sentiment, but are you truly implying Lemon "reports" on anything that is truthful?

[@bencarpenter3785]

He's full of shit!..We can see this in Australia 🦘🇦🇺😆😆

[@lolataylor7012]

.​@@original_angston4155

[@lemmymilkister1862]

DILLIGAF?

[@marlenehensley9566]

Love this guy.sorry Don

[@tobiojo6469]

Thank God he’s gone

[@myoutube185]

Amen he was the worst journalist and the 2nd biggest biggot on CNN. He mostly ignored white people and always spinned a story to make it look like it was about racism. He was a vile reporter and also received a worst reporter award after suggesting MH370 might have disappeared trough a black hole. It took CNN wayyyyyy to long to get rid of him.

[@user-il5uc6oe1l]

Not quite. The guy is like a roach...🪳....I saw a video of him "interviewing" Candace Owens. He makes me sick but she conducted herself as she usually does... professional and no fux given. She was great!

[@user-to8pb1tu9j]

困った歴史もあります本人みや子です

[@tastemakerguidie]

then what shape would it be inquiry minds

[@triciares3832]

He has same mindset as Ms Whoopi...how dare you give your view on blacks when you are not one of us.

[@pierrerochon7271]

wHAT are YOUR VIEWS? SHARE PLEASE

[@mattschrader5047]

@@pierrerochon7271Our views are that we have the Constitutional right to question anything and everything including upper West side Marxists like Lemon who push critical race theory and divisive Marxist ideology to the masses in a Constitutional Republic on national television and then hide behind the race card when called out. Those are our views and most American's views. Anything else? Past racial transgressions do not override free speech. Don Lemon has stated many times on his show that only blacks have the right to talk about black issues. So why does Mr. Lemon believe he has the right to speak on white issues? Can't have it both ways unless your intention is to divide. It's really that simple.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Rassist like winfree....totally two tongued...with broad grin...

[@ramonastewart929]

It's possible to be Democrat and be objective and fair minded from a neutral stance to try to understand the other persons viewpoint for the sake of civil dialog to resolve any type of disagreement and replenish social harmony.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

Black and gay. So he checks off two intersectional boxes. No wonder he felt untouchable.

[@simmo2024]

He's obviously mental.

[@venkatnjn6354]

True

[@paulinechapman5669]

And you are judge and jury l suppose..who cares about your or my opinion..no one..🇨🇦

[@WyleneEdwards-gu9gl]

Good riddance to Don lemon

[@tastemakerguidie]

lester holt that's who the andis was looking for

[@reidx512]

SO, really I am not surprised. I knew it was not going to work with him and Katlin. He should have recognized she was on a fast track and CNN loves her. Poppy, just always looked liked she was just glad to be there. (terrible hair and all, lol) Don is doing well it seems and he has plenty of money, that will aid him, as right now, CNN and MSNBC, would be hard pressed to bring him back into liberal media.

[@karensinclair4189]

Bit of a raw deal. He tripped up numerous times yes but seems like he paid a very high price.

[@diannacotwright4892]

Bye, Bye

[@jbrise7560]

Good riddance! 🤨

[@PonziZombieKiller]

Frozen Bleach

[@user-ij2yl4rs5e]

Well politician have a great fault?

[@FullBeardSk8]

why does don look like hes the one who traded skin w michael jackson

[@kandipoopipants1794]

Charm?

[@tastemakerguidie]

i reckon this'll be your 🤕

[@vanessahillmusic]

? Soo, why is CBS supporting a platform for Elon Musk? Could it be…, that little green dollar?"

[@spider82666]

I miss Lemon and Chris Cuomo. Excellent on-air chemistry.

[@JetFire9]

That’s proof your brain is made of 💩

[@neatwright9722]

I Agree

[@JetFire9]

@@OKAIDOKIE Yep.

[@AlanBoddy-fl2qp]

Me too(from Australia)Great stuff...They cut CNN over here and it's missed 🇦🇺👍

[@AlanBoddy-fl2qp]

​@@OKAIDOKIE.. Happiest guy I've watched 😱😁😁😁😁😁😁🧑‍🎄🎄

[@tastemakerguidie]

Italian ice fishing salmonilla

[@Ed-uz6em]

You could see the Diva ramp up Ike an untouchable

[@albertbruhn931]

Honestly. I view both DON LEMON and Tucker Carlson of the same THE BIRDS produced by ALFRED HITCOCK - BOTH casters are from the BOYS ROOM a-la-carte.

[@MeleOtunuku]

10/10🎉 1:36

[@barbaramyers10]

I love you Don Lemon ❤❤miss you stopped watching CNN after you left

[@auspiciouscloud8786]

He would have been great if he didn’t report lies and then bully others with lies, I had no idea he hated women so much, what a terrible toxic work environment he created!! 🤬

[@user-sx9rx5of1c]

Yes, he would have been great if he hadn't been a dastardly ahole. 😂

[@clayton5584]

No one cares

[@floydfarano3284]

The worst was he told another female news castor he could do a better job of interviewing the one she was.I was shocked it was so bad.

[@susanthompson7371]

Don Lemon didn’t need CNN !! He’s moved on and he’ll be fine!

[@June-tb4vi]

😂😂

[@AlbertoGomez-hg6de]

So happy he’s gone!!

[@My2CentsYall]

After listening to this how this commentator feels about don lemon it is subjective. their is nothing that stick out beyond journalism this entire video is a statement itself 8 minutes just think of what you could do with any fox news host i.e tucker. Its a bad example to be compared to fox its an extreme example.

[@patricialewis525]

Proverbs 16:18-19 New International Version (NIV)Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

[@Victoria-bl4tw]

CNN did a disservice to viewers when they fired him. He may have had his own opinions as we all do but his reporting was accurate. I loved his style and occasional humor. I miss him. I no longer watch CNN but enjoy watching Chris Cuomo on News Nation where he’s doing a great job!

[@godivaone3891]

I love Don Lemons.

[@paulinechapman5669]

I also love his lemons..lol🇨🇦

[@robertblanchard6589]

don who?????????

[@kervinstephen7797]

Go make a child Don.

[@huolalupin6008]

What a dull video. He isn't interesting at all. I'm glad his name is pronounced correctly though. Don LeMoan sounds so silly.

[@Blondie3612-j6e]

Hes a CLOWN

[@danielshannon6027]

An assclown.

[@tastemakerguidie]

you seen a yellow oyster before

[@Genevieve4260]

I like Don Lemon. I believe he was on a plane I took a couple of days ago from Louisiana to Georgia. He had a mask on, but I am pretty sure it was Don, but he closed his eyes to rest when I passed him. I did not want to bother him. I feel badly about his firing.

[@enjoy7024]

I like him too! and I also feel badly about his firing. Seems like he's handling it well psychologically. I wish him the very best!

[@joanb8489]

I greatly miss Don Lemon , and want very much to see him again.

[@xidis8022]

Why he was misogynistic racist?

[@isabelitaranada7951]

So do I ...... I miss Don Lemon too

[@butterfly1111ish]

He was a bully am glad his gone 🐶

[@davewilson3113]

Please go away.

[@rudimitchell6716]

Only Trevor Noah can save CNN!!!

[@debralee7681]

Don't look at CNN anymore.

[@sylviatonge2336]

I MISS YOU DON.I LOVED YOUR STYLE OF JOURNALISM YOU ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART ABD PRAYER REGARDLESS OF YOUR ORIENTATION.

[@hwlovell]

I never watched this man as a reporter. However if this clip is true he should have been fired a long time ago. It mentioned the only reason he was allowed to stay was because he brown nosed the right people. He was creating a toxic work environment and engaged in unethical behavior.

[@sylviatonge2336]

If you're talking about his sexual orientation...In the eyes of God all unrighteousness is sin

[@gloriaf6971]

He is so handsome!

[@marymorgan1498]

Miss him

[@joe9739]

He CLAIMS Independent, but he shows clear Liberal bias. His takes on firearms are BEYOND ignorant. Hes either lied or was just completely wrong, and Ive never heard him make a retraction ( if im wrong, post a link and ill definitely check it out👍). Overall, hes insincere, smug, and doesnt understand or care about Journalistic Integrity.

[@paulmaweu2064]

he's definitely a bottom

[@pierrerochon7271]

HOW WOULD YOU KNOW? -LOL

[@teririchardson176]

Crist Como is a Great News Broadcaster too!!!!

[@pierrerochon7271]

YEP

[@teririchardson176]

Cuomo is a Great person too!!!!!! & Television Caster!

[@gubernatorial1723]

My main problem with him and Cuomo is their endless position for their owners' 'moderate' Democratic attitudes. Nothing that disturbs the rich off their pots of gold. And progressivism being strange. Progressivism rules every other anglophone country.

[@lindaleelaw5277]

Don us a lrstty boy; t h e male Candice Owens

[@tastemakerguidie]

🥴

[@yolandacastro1448]

I miss you so much Don

[@sandrakelley3391]

He made that station. What idiots to do him that way. But God sits high and looks low. Don and Chris made that place perfection. Their loss. As much as I like Wolf, I no longer watch.

[@touringthecitywalking9209]

I was saddened and outraged by the news of Lemon’s firing from CNN. He was one of my favorite anchors and I admired his courage and honesty in covering the issues that matter. He had a unique and valuable perspective as a Black gay man in America, and he was not afraid to challenge the status quo and speak truth to power. He also had a great sense of humor and a warm personality that made him relatable and engaging. I always looked forward to watching his show and hearing his opinions on various topics. I think he made a mistake with his comments about Haley, but I don’t think it warranted such a harsh punishment. He apologized for his remarks and agreed to undergo training to address the incident. He also faced accusations of misogyny from some of his colleagues, but he denied them and there was no evidence to support them. I think he was unfairly targeted and scapegoated by the network, especially after his heated interview with Ramaswamy, a controversial Republican candidate who made some outrageous claims about the history of Black Americans. Lemon defended himself and his community with passion and dignity, but he also faced backlash from some viewers and executives who did not like his tone or style. I think he deserved more respect and transparency from the network, especially after working there for 17 years. He said he was stunned by the decision and that he was not given any indication that he would be fired. He also said he was not offered an opportunity to meet with management, contrary to what CNN claimed. I think this was a disrespectful and unprofessional way to treat someone who had dedicated so much of his time and talent to the network. I hope he finds another platform where he can continue to share his voice and perspective with the public. I will miss him on CNN, but I will follow him wherever he goes. He is an inspiration and a role model for me and many others who appreciate his work and his character.

[@JetFire9]

💩

[@tonyducks1121]

Please Lol. Lemon was a racist, misogynistic POS.

[@dbach1025]

For a major cable news channel to run reruns on the weekends, particularly the original and first news channel, the end is obvious. They hire clowns.

[@thodstagshorn1198]

Don "Smell My Finger" LeMon

[@djquinn11]

Yeah, that was such a gross story.

[@antoniodelrey164]

He got too full of himself. Started out pretty good but then his ego and got the best of him.

[@foxfire1894]

Trump is full of himself but do they wanted to fired him? No .🤨If you are black you can't speak out your own opinions in. FOX News is always lying. Did they get fired no because they are ➡️white⬅️ period!!!🤔🤫

[@dorarobertson3608]

Exactly.

[@pierrerochon7271]

Black man- Arrogant- White Man- CONFIDENT- hmmmmmm

[@loveitmuch]

Comminism runs silent

[@ronayeryon1696]

Unfortunately there us no camaraderie on CNN with any of the speakers! Lemon and Cuomo made it interesting and familiesh

[@beverlyjones4645]

Don lemon should never have been fired….. CNN made a huge mistake. CNN should never have moved him to the morning, and the laura Coates is the only decent anchor they have in evening, but nothing like Don, They lost me

[@matthewschwartz6607]

I liked Don. CNN needs to bring back Chris Cuomo. They had no reason to fire him.

[@bigverybadtom]

They had every reason to.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

@@bigverybadtom Why?

[@bigverybadtom]

@@matthewschwartz6607 Two reasons: 1) Inappropriate involvement in his brother's having been criminally investigated. 2) Sexual harassment charges of fellow CNN employees (same reason they had to get rid of Don Lemon). No major news outlet would fire prominent employees for spurious reasons.

[@ronayeryon1696]

Yes, they had charisma, which there is none now! News is depressing enuf without any "personalities" MSNBC for me now!

[@venkatnjn6354]

He was fired for the valid reason. He has so many complaints and the latest one is with Vivek by not letting him to talk. He is not allowed to do that. That gives bad image to CNN and what CNN did was 100% correct.

[@debralee7681]

I REALLY MISS DON LEMMON STOPPED WATCHING CNN

[@SOULRELIEF22]

THIS world system is nearly over. THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND! ST JOHN 3:16! ❤ HOLD ON TO JESUS BECAUSE HE'S RETURNING SOON! HALLELUJAH! ❤️✝️❤️

[@markchilluffo9638]

Ah it’s not what you know, it’s who you blow 😂😂😂

[@sunshinepatsoph4219]

The guy who knew he will go down.

[@SD-fk8bt]

He behaved obnoxiously especially with his female colleagues. And it went from bad to horrible as he started to brutally verbally assault and falsely accuse his guests on his show. From 2016 onwards he behaved like a madman on his show, insanely frustrated because Trump was elected and by the end of his run he turned his mad fury on colleagues, Co hosts and guests. No wonder he was dropped like a hot potato.

[@My2CentsYall]

compared to any of the fox news cast he is a saint.

[@SD-fk8bt]

@@My2CentsYall like which one at Fox behaves like him.

[@My2CentsYall]

@@SD-fk8bt to the extreme these people are worse Sean hanity, tuckems carson, the whole morning crew because they lie.

[@SD-fk8bt]

@@My2CentsYall well we're talking about ill treatment of women and colleagues here.

[@sandrakelley3391]

You are a joke. Those female host brought him down. Poppy is an air head. They have lost viewers you dummy.

[@PlaceOfAbundance-cv8kp]

Ah, he's just sour and bitter. Nothing to hear here!!

[@angelalewis6750]

I LOVE HIM AND MISS HIM AND DON'T CARE MUCH ABOUT CNN ANYMORE. HOPE TO SEE HIM ON A NET WORK SOON.

[@edwardforella6701]

Lemon the Loser

[@donnamarshak3397]

Still love you don!

[@tomgreen2737]

You forgot to mention he also suffers from black fragility.

[@Stephanie-vn6ir]

Thank God this guy is not around anymore polluting the airwaves.😂

[@lgr2013]

Sour-Bitter-Lemon -

[@robertjones8771]

🙏🏾🤫We miss Mr.Lemon💪🏾💯Robert Jones-Tallulah,La✊🏽💯

[@madnbad1408]

Hey Rober. Keep ya punk ass outta Oak Grove. BI:;H💯‼️‼️

[@bigverybadtom]

Most of us don't though.

[@venkatnjn6354]

This idiot must be fired long time ago

[@teririchardson176]

We still Love Don, forgive and 😂 forget!

[@user-bv3kn5gg2y]

Miss you hurry u should get your show and your time back.

[@user-vc4zi9mc5s]

This video lies as much as Don Lemon does. I'm glad he's gone.

[@venkatnjn6354]

100% true

[@GuerrillaWallFlair]

That if i ever see "him" in Public....