The previous CNN primetime host, Don Lemon, who was fired practically a 12 months in the past, is about to obtain roughly $24.5 million as a part of a separation settlement with the information community, The Wrap reported on Monday.
This quantity matches what Lemon, 57, would have earned had he accomplished his contract, which nonetheless had three-and-a-half years remaining on the time of his termination.
Nonetheless, CNN has denied the accuracy of this report. “Whereas we by no means touch upon specifics of any worker contract, this story is inaccurate,” a CNN spokesperson informed The Submit.
CNN’s consultant didn’t reply instantly to inquiries concerning whether or not the community was refuting the existence of any settlement or solely disputing the reported quantity specified by The Wrap’s sources.
Lemon’s departure got here after a turbulent tenure as a morning present co-host, overseen by then-CEO Chris Licht, who was additionally later dismissed, as reported by the New York Submit.
Lemon was dismissed simply two months after apologizing for on-air feedback about GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley, suggesting she was previous her prime as a lady over 50.
Lemon, a veteran anchor, expressed feeling blindsided by his abrupt termination, stating he realized of it from his agent.
“I’m shocked after 17 years at CNN I might have thought that somebody in administration would have the decency to inform me straight,” Lemon wrote on social media.
“At no time was I ever given any indication that I might not be capable of proceed to do the work I’ve beloved on the community,” he added. “It’s clear that there are some bigger points at play.”
Lemon is gearing as much as debut his personal present titled “The Don Lemon Present,” on Elon Musk’s X platform within the upcoming weeks.
