1 year, 11 months ago

Don Lemon says he OWNS his actions but has NO regrets days after being fired from CNN

Don Lemon referred to himself as a 'survivor' after being axed from CNN and said he 'owns' his actions and lives life with 'no regrets,' during a red carpet interview Wednesday. I did what I did and I own it, and so no I don't look back,' he said Appearing with his partner Tim Malone, Lemon said that he's not rushing into finding a new job and plans to spend the summer boating with family The former This Morning co-anchor also said he's not looking to jump straight back into work right away, rather he plans on enjoying his summer on the beach with his boyfriend and family. Network CEO Chris Licht confirmed the firing in an internal message, thanking Lemon for 17 years on air and telling staff he would 'forever be a part of the CNN family.' Lemon and Malone joined A-list stars such as Zoe Saldana and Jennifer Coolidge on Time event at Lincoln Center in Manhattan Lemon spent 17 years at CNN before being fired on Monday Licht added he was 'committed' to the success of CNN This Morning, the flailing morning news show Lemon had been helming with anchors Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins. During a segment of CNN This Morning in February, Lemon said women who were older than 40 years old were 'past their prime,' causing outrage among staffers and viewers alike.

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