Don Lemon's Supporters Revel as Chris Licht Fired From CNN
"Checking The TL"
Don Lemon checking the TL to see Chris Licht was fired pic.twitter.com/pHuweYTleD
— Tallahassee (@FLMAN850) June 7, 2023
There has been speculation as to whether or not Lemon would return to CNN, following Licht's exit, but there is no official word the journalist has a desire to rejoin the network.
prevnext"Cackling"
Yall know Don Lemon is on the phone cackling that Chris Licht got fired lol
— Eren Jaeger Did Nothing Wrong (@Gaberull) June 7, 2023
Speaking to the NY Post, a source reportedly laughed and said they "don't see any scenario" in which the former host would be compelled to rejoin CNN.
prevnext"Getting The Axe"
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon reacts to CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht getting the axe in under two months after Licht fired Lemon. 🤣😆🤣 pic.twitter.com/IC9HKfPZg0
— Dana (@Dana55692117) June 7, 2023
Seemingly in response, a separate source added that Lemon has joked about returning "to save the network. However, this is in contrast to what another insider had today about Lemon's plans.
prevnext"Canned"
Calling all journalists. Let’s just say it like it is. Chris Licht was FIRED. He did not “step down” from CNN. It was NOT his decision. They canned him and showed him the door. We reported FIRED when Licht got rid of Don Lemon. What’s the difference? #CNN pic.twitter.com/w2g7RBhhxY
— Rebecca Aguilar (@RebeccaAguilar) June 7, 2023
According to Radar Online, a source claims that Lemon has been "laughing at Chris' mounting failures" for weeks, culminating in Licht's expulsion from CNN. Additionally, the outlet also quite an insider as saying, "CNN staffers feel embarrassed to be part of the systematic destruction of a once respected news brand. People consider Chris to be the worst network head they've ever seen."
prevnext"Waking Up"
Don Lemon waking up to the Chris Licht news:
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 7, 2023
Lemon and Licht had a notoriously tumultuous working relationship. Things between the two seemed to take a very intense turn when Licht fired Lemon back in April.
prevnext"I Just Know..."
I just know this was Don Lemon reaction hearing the news about
— Charli Huxley (@ImKnotTheOne) June 7, 2023
Chris Licht this morning..😏 pic.twitter.com/U3B010dkxG
"This was an exciting but incredibly challenging assignment and I learned a lot over the past 13 months," Licht said in a statement on his exit. "I've been lucky enough to have had a successful, fulfilling career and I look forward to my next chapter. I wish the team at CNN the very best, always."
prevnext"Pop Pop"
I know Don Lemon hit the “pop pop” in his mansion this morning after seeing the Chris Licht news. 😂 pic.twitter.com/Nln2m5CPut
— April (@ReignOfApril) June 7, 2023
On June 7, it was reported that David Zaslav — the chief executive of CNN's parent company Warner Bros. Discovery — informed CNN employees of Licht's exit during the network's daily editorial meeting. "I met with Chris and he will be leaving CNN," Zaslav said.
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