Carlson was fired from the network in the wake of Fox News’ $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems regarding the defamation suit the company launched against the network.
An interview in which Lemon said to his guest “whatever ethnicity you are” finally caused CNN to pull the lever.īut that’s nothing compared to the drama that’s surrounded Carlson’s departure from Fox News. A network executive close to the show told TheWrap that Lemon’s ousting was a “business decision” that was “a long time coming.” Rather than one specific incident, Lemon’s misogynistic comments about Nikki Haley, heated interview with GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, clash with co-host Kaitlan Collins and the morning show’s low ratings compounded enough that Lemon was put on the chopping block. After working for the network for 17 years, Lemon was fired mere hours after he appeared on “CNN This Morning” as its host. On April 24, both Lemon and Carlson were fired with nearly no warning. It’s been an odd few weeks for the world of media.
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