CNN host and journalist Don Lemon has announced that he has been terminated from the cable news network, expressing his shock at the lack of direct communication from management. Despite his assertions that he was blindsided, CNN’s communications team has countered his statement, claiming that he was offered the chance to meet with management before he made the announcement on Twitter. Lemon, who has been with the network since 2006, is a prominent figure in the news industry and has won several awards for his work.
CNN thanked him for his contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors.