Former CNN journalist Don Lemon yesterday announced he’s returning with a new show. Following in the footsteps of Tucker Carlson, it will stream on X (formerly Twitter).
On his own X account (where else), Lemon, 57, said, “I’ve heard you and today I’m back bigger, bolder, freer!
“I know now more than ever that we need a place for honest debate and discussion without the hall monitors.
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“This is just the beginning so stay tuned.”
Among those to congratulate Lemon was Tucker Carlson. The latter was sacked by Fox News in the days following its $787 million defamation settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. The precise reasons for his dismissal have been revealed.
“Congratulations. It’s a new world. Welcome,” tweeted Carlson.
Lemon is not the only person to pick up a hosting gig with X. The platform announced yesterday that former Democrat-turned-Independent lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard would be presenting a series of documentaries. It’s also signed sports radio host Jim Rome to host a show five days a week.
X says The Don Lemon Show will stream three times a week in 30-minute episodes that cover politics, sports, culture and entertainment.
Lemon’s new role comes nine months after he was fired by CNN. Coincidentally, it was in the same week that Fox booted Carlson.
Last spring, Lemon faced a barrage of criticism for saying during one CNN segment that Nikki Haley, aged 51, was past her “prime”. Variety also ran a report alleging several incidents in which Lemon, who is gay, had clashed with some of his female colleagues. In April, CNN ousted him. He’s kept a low profile since that time.
It’s not yet known when The Don Lemon Show will start airing.
Don Lemon at the 2023 Native Son awards (Photo: Native Son)
Some observers believe X’s move toward exclusive streaming video is an attempt to win back advertisers. A recent report by Bloomberg estimated the value of X (formerly Twitter) had fallen by 72% since Elon Musk bought it in late 2022.
The glittering Native Son Awards took place in New York City last Friday.
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Don Lemon definitely needs a “hall monitor” and he won’t have one on X, so I look forward to him saying some entertainingly dumb, dumb, dumb stuff on his X show – dumb enough that it gets reported by CNN
which will be poetic justice. (I quit Twitter when the Elongated Muskrat took over.)
Tulsi Gabbard? She endorsed Joe Biden. She just saw Hillary for what she was/is – a war monger.
You might be a victim of group-think from the Hillary Clinton clan. As head of the State Dept Hillary broke out laughing about the assassination of Qaddafi saying “We came, we saw, he died. Ha ha ha.” Qaddafi was a bad guy; but, like Saddam, he provided much needed stability within the region. His assassination let to the greatest refugee crisis in modern history. And… as a result of the resulting wave of refugee migration, most of Europe turned far right. Gabbard just told the truth the minions refused to understand.
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Don Lemon definitely needs a “hall monitor” and he won’t have one on X, so I look forward to him saying some entertainingly dumb, dumb, dumb stuff on his X show – dumb enough that it gets reported by CNN
which will be poetic justice. (I quit Twitter when the Elongated Muskrat took over.)
X/Twitter is PAST ITS PRIME.
dbmcvey
Don Lemon brought his troubles on himself. I am not a fan of Nikki Haley but his comment was pretty stupid.
He’s in terrible company with Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard.
Ronbo
Tulsi Gabbard? She endorsed Joe Biden. She just saw Hillary for what she was/is – a war monger.
You might be a victim of group-think from the Hillary Clinton clan. As head of the State Dept Hillary broke out laughing about the assassination of Qaddafi saying “We came, we saw, he died. Ha ha ha.” Qaddafi was a bad guy; but, like Saddam, he provided much needed stability within the region. His assassination let to the greatest refugee crisis in modern history. And… as a result of the resulting wave of refugee migration, most of Europe turned far right. Gabbard just told the truth the minions refused to understand.
abfab
Oh god no! I’d rather watch the cringey Gayle King Show or read creepy notes from straight asshole republicans who post here!