Don Lemon has been fired by CNN after 17 years this afternoon (24 April).
The host has been let go from his anchor role which he was in for almost two entire decades.
The decision follows allegations that Lemon that he mistreated his female colleagues throughout his career with CNN.
Lemon announced the news on Twitter today, writing: “I am stunned. After 17 years at CNN I would have thought someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly.”
He continued: “At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network.”
Lemon went on to claim that it was ‘clear’ that there were ‘larger issues at play’.
“With that said, I want to thank my colleagues and the many teams I have worked with for an incredible run,” he concluded.
“They are the most talented journalists in the business, and I wish them all the best.”
The official CNN Communications Twitter page also released a statement on the matter.
It read: “CNN and Don have parted ways.
“Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years. We wish him well and will be cheering him on in his future endeavors.”
Lemon first joined CNN back in 2006 after previously anchoring NBC Chicago and working as a correspondent for NBC News, the “TODAY” show and “NBC Nightly News.”
