After the firing of previous CEO Chris Licht, Don Lemon may be able to rejoin CNN; many in Don’s circle wouldn’t be shocked if the network makes contact soon. It would be surprising to see him return, but, it doesn’t seem out of the realm of possibility.
According to sources with direct knowledge, the likely turn of events wouldn’t be startling given the well-known and long-standing conflicts between Chris and Don.
As we’ve said, Chris took over as CNN’s president in May 2022. He and Don frequently disagreed about things Don said on-air and a clothing Don wore for the debut of “CNN This Morning.”
Could Host Don Lemon RETURN To CNN After Chris Licht Firing?
You may recall that Don said he was totally unprepared for his severance from CNN in April after 17 years, coyly stating, “It is clear that there are some larger issues at play.”
Many insiders interpreted that as a not-so-subtle indication that Licht was vying for his own position. Since his dismissal occurred less than a day ago, it is understandable that no CNN executives had yet contacted Don or his entourage.
Additionally, Don has a good relationship with Amy Entelis, CNN’s Executive Vice President for Talent and Content Development, who has been chosen as one of the network’s temporary executives.
While taking the summer vacation from business, as he promised, Don is still reportedly entertaining all meetings and is willing to consider all possibilities.
It doesn’t look like CNN can figure out what they wants to do. One minute they’re having Donald Trump on for a Town Hall in an attempt to boost viewership and the next they may be looking to bring back Don Lemon, a man who has been shunned from journalism and was fired.
What do you think? Should CNN bring back Don Lemon or would it be a bad move on their part and drop viewership even more? Let us know in the comments below.
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