Don Lemon announced on April 24 that he had been terminated from his position as co-anchor of CNN This Morning.
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Lemon expressed shock at the decision and claimed that he was not given any indication that he would not be able to continue his work at the network.
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Initially, CNN tweeted that Lemon and the network had "parted ways" in an amicable manner.
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CNN Communications afterwards tweeted that Lemon's version of the events was wrong and that he had been offered a meeting with management but instead tweeted.
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Lemon was fired after making comments against GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley and allegedly screaming at co-anchor Kaitlan Collins on set.
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Two anonymous insiders informed The New York Times that Lemon was fired because guests didn't want to appear with him.
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Variety reported Lemon's "volatile" and "diva-like behavior" at CNN, including misogyny and rule-bending, earlier this month.
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CNN confirmed that CNN This Morning will continue with Lemon's co-anchors Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins at the helm.
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