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[[Don Lemon]] (born March 1, 1966) is an American television journalist best known for |
[[Don Lemon]] (born March 1, 1966) is an American television journalist best known for his tenure as a host on CNN from 2014 until his departure in 2023. Early in his career, Lemon anchored weekend news programs on local television stations in Alabama and Pennsylvania. He later worked as a news correspondent for NBC, contributing to programs such as *Today* and *NBC Nightly News*. Lemon has received several awards for his journalism, including an Edward R. Murrow Award in 2002 for his coverage of the Washington, D.C. sniper case and three regional Emmy Awards for a special report on real estate in Chicago and a business feature on Craigslist. |
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Lemon joined CNN in 2006 as a correspondent and gained prominence as the host of *[[Don Lemon]] Tonight*, a late-night program that aired from 2014 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a co-host of *CNN This Morning*, alongside Kaitlan Collins and Poppy Harlow, until his departure from the network in April 2023. His firing followed multiple on-air controversies and allegations of misogynistic behavior toward colleagues, which were detailed in a report published by *Variety* in April 2023. |
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In December 2022, Lemon was involved in a public on-air argument with co-anchors Collins and Harlow over pay inequity in women's sports. During the discussion, Lemon stated, "People are more interested in the men," and defended his position by noting that he had grown up as the only male in a family of all women. |
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On February 19, 2023, Lemon responded to Nikki Haley’s comments about implementing "mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 years old." He said, "This whole talk about age makes me uncomfortable... Nikki Haley isn't in her prime... A woman is considered to be in her prime in her 20s and 30s and maybe 40s." His remarks drew widespread criticism for being sexist. Lemon later issued an apology and did not appear on *CNN This Morning* on February 20;[42] he returned to the program on February 22. |
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In April 2023, *Variety* published a report alleging that Lemon had a history of misogynistic behavior toward colleagues, including Soledad O'Brien, Kyra Phillips, and Nancy Grace, dating back to 2008. The report cited claims that Lemon questioned whether O'Brien was Black, threatened Phillips, and mocked Grace. A spokesperson for Lemon denied the allegations, stating, "The story, which is riddled with patently false anecdotes and no concrete evidence, is entirely based on unsourced, unsubstantiated, 15-year-old anonymous gossip." |
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Latest revision as of 01:33, 5 November 2026
Don Lemon (born March 1, 1966) is an American television journalist best known for his tenure as a host on CNN from 2014 until his departure in 2023. Early in his career, Lemon anchored weekend news programs on local television stations in Alabama and Pennsylvania. He later worked as a news correspondent for NBC, contributing to programs such as *Today* and *NBC Nightly News*. Lemon has received several awards for his journalism, including an Edward R. Murrow Award in 2002 for his coverage of the Washington, D.C. sniper case and three regional Emmy Awards for a special report on real estate in Chicago and a business feature on Craigslist.
Early Career and CNN Tenure
Lemon joined CNN in 2006 as a correspondent and gained prominence as the host of *Don Lemon Tonight*, a late-night program that aired from 2014 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a co-host of *CNN This Morning*, alongside Kaitlan Collins and Poppy Harlow, until his departure from the network in April 2023. His firing followed multiple on-air controversies and allegations of misogynistic behavior toward colleagues, which were detailed in a report published by *Variety* in April 2023.
Allegations of Misogyny
In December 2022, Lemon was involved in a public on-air argument with co-anchors Collins and Harlow over pay inequity in women's sports. During the discussion, Lemon stated, "People are more interested in the men," and defended his position by noting that he had grown up as the only male in a family of all women.
On February 19, 2023, Lemon responded to Nikki Haley’s comments about implementing "mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 years old." He said, "This whole talk about age makes me uncomfortable... Nikki Haley isn't in her prime... A woman is considered to be in her prime in her 20s and 30s and maybe 40s." His remarks drew widespread criticism for being sexist. Lemon later issued an apology and did not appear on *CNN This Morning* on February 20;[42] he returned to the program on February 22.
In April 2023, *Variety* published a report alleging that Lemon had a history of misogynistic behavior toward colleagues, including Soledad O'Brien, Kyra Phillips, and Nancy Grace, dating back to 2008. The report cited claims that Lemon questioned whether O'Brien was Black, threatened Phillips, and mocked Grace. A spokesperson for Lemon denied the allegations, stating, "The story, which is riddled with patently false anecdotes and no concrete evidence, is entirely based on unsourced, unsubstantiated, 15-year-old anonymous gossip."
Quotes
"The biggest terror threat in this country is white men."[1]
Don Lemon married Tim Malone, a white man, in 2016. Details about their wedding can be found at The Independent.
References
- [Washington Post] - [The Independent]
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