People called on CNN to fire Don Lemon after the Jussie Smollett investigation. Is he still with the network?
Lemon is an American television journalist who joined CNN in 2006 as a correspondent. He was later promoted as the presenter of CNN Tonight in early 2014 and currently hosts Don Lemon Tonight.
Don started his career by anchoring weekend news programs in Pennsylvania and Alabama. He previously worked with NBC as a news correspondent on its shows, NBC Nightly and Today. He received three regional Emmy Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award.
Is Don Lemon Fired Or Still With CNN?
Don Lemon is not yet fired and is still with CNN. He recently hosted CNN’s New Year’s Eve celebration and even popped out of a lemon cake at midnight. He ranted about his haters on the network’s live celebration stream.
He was under fire for his role in the Jussie Smollett scandal. People wanted CNN to fire or at least suspend Lemon. He allegedly tipped off Jussie about being investigated by the police, and Don kept mum about the part he had in his friend’s investigation.
Lemon covered his Jussie’s trial on Don Lemon Tonight but did not mention his alleged role. The incident sparked outrage online, as he got compared to his former CNN colleague Chris Cuomo.
Smollett admitted that Don warmed him about investigators suspicious of his story. Lemon’s actions have sparked outrage online as people tweeted that CNN has activists and not journalists, reports Toronto Sun.
Is Don Lemon Leaving The Network?
Don Lemon is not leaving the network. This is not the first time the rumors of the journalist leaving CNN started.
In May 2021, he set the internet on fire with a cryptic message. He took social media to clarify about delivering a farewell message to CNN. It was just a false alarm interpretation, and he is not leaving the network.
Don clarified that he will continue to host the show under a new name, reports The LA Times.
Don Lemon Salary In 2022: How Much Is He Making A Year?
Don Lemon’s salary in 2022 is $4 million. He is making millions a year, working as a journalist with CNN.
Lemon’s net worth is $12 million, reports Celebrity Net Worth.
He currently lives in an apartment in Harlem with his partner Tim Malone. Don also has another house in Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York.