JamesG
04-24-2023, 03:51 PM
CNN vs. Don Lemon: Network Calls hTermination Narrative "Inaccurate" in Terse Statement
by Ryan Schwartz
April 24, 2023
CNN is not letting Don Lemon have the last word. Shortly after the veteran anchor announced that he’d been terminated without direct contact from anyone at the network, the cable news giant took to Twitter to challenge its former employee’s interpretation of events.
Lemon confirmed his ousting on Twitter shortly after noon ET, saying that he was “stunned” when he first got word from his agent that he’d been let go. “After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly,” he said.
But according to CNN, Lemon was offered an in-person meeting.
“Don Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate,” CNN Communications tweeted. “He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.”
CNN’s John King announced Lemon’s exit on air (with an assist from senior media reporter Oliver Darcy).
“I don’t know the details happening while I’m sitting in the chair here,” King said. “But I work here, I love this place. I certainly wish Don the best. He’s always been good to me as a colleague.”
https://tvline.com/2023/04/24/don-lemon-fired-cnn-denial-controversy/
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Tucker Carlson Out at Fox News
by Ryan Schwartz
April 24, 2023
Fox News has parted ways with primetime anchor Tucker Carlson, effective immediately.
The cable news network made the announcement on Monday morning.
“Fox News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways. We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor.
Mr. Carlson’s last program was Friday, April 21. Fox News Tonight will air live at 8 pm ET starting this evening as an interim show helmed by rotating FOX News personalities until a new host is named.”
https://tvline.com/2023/04/24/tucker-carlson-leaving-fox-news-final-last-episode/
by Ryan Schwartz
April 24, 2023
CNN is not letting Don Lemon have the last word. Shortly after the veteran anchor announced that he’d been terminated without direct contact from anyone at the network, the cable news giant took to Twitter to challenge its former employee’s interpretation of events.
Lemon confirmed his ousting on Twitter shortly after noon ET, saying that he was “stunned” when he first got word from his agent that he’d been let go. “After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly,” he said.
But according to CNN, Lemon was offered an in-person meeting.
“Don Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate,” CNN Communications tweeted. “He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.”
CNN’s John King announced Lemon’s exit on air (with an assist from senior media reporter Oliver Darcy).
“I don’t know the details happening while I’m sitting in the chair here,” King said. “But I work here, I love this place. I certainly wish Don the best. He’s always been good to me as a colleague.”
https://tvline.com/2023/04/24/don-lemon-fired-cnn-denial-controversy/
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Tucker Carlson Out at Fox News
by Ryan Schwartz
April 24, 2023
Fox News has parted ways with primetime anchor Tucker Carlson, effective immediately.
The cable news network made the announcement on Monday morning.
“Fox News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways. We thank him for his service to the network as a host and prior to that as a contributor.
Mr. Carlson’s last program was Friday, April 21. Fox News Tonight will air live at 8 pm ET starting this evening as an interim show helmed by rotating FOX News personalities until a new host is named.”
https://tvline.com/2023/04/24/tucker-carlson-leaving-fox-news-final-last-episode/