Don Lemon, Says He Was 'Stunned' By , CNN's Decision to Part Ways.<br />On April 24, CNN announced that the network would <br />be parting ways with longtime host Don Lemon.<br />CNN reports that the announcement, which shocked <br />the media industry, came without any details <br />as to the circumstances behind the decision.<br />CNN reports that the announcement, which shocked <br />the media industry, came without any details <br />as to the circumstances behind the decision.<br />Don will forever be a part of the CNN <br />family, and we thank him for his <br />contributions over the past 17 years. <br />We wish him well and will be cheering <br />him on in his future endeavors, Chris Licht, CNN CEO, via statement.<br />Don will forever be a part of the CNN <br />family, and we thank him for his <br />contributions over the past 17 years. <br />We wish him well and will be cheering <br />him on in his future endeavors, Chris Licht, CNN CEO, via statement.<br />CNN CEO Chris Licht said that the network remains <br />"committed to" the success of 'CNN This Morning,' which <br />Lemon anchored with Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.<br />CNN CEO Chris Licht said that the network remains <br />"committed to" the success of 'CNN This Morning,' which <br />Lemon anchored with Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.<br />According to Lemon, he was "stunned" by the decision <br />and the lack of "decency" the network showed by <br />not informing him directly of the decision.<br />At no time was I ever given any <br />indication that I would not be <br />able to continue to do the work <br />I have loved at the network, Don Lemon, former CNN anchor, via statement.<br />However, CNN reports that <br />the network called Lemon's <br />retelling of events "inaccurate.".<br />He was offered an opportunity to <br />meet with management but instead<br />released a statement on Twitter, CNN, via statement.<br />CNN reports that Lemon joined the network <br />in 2006, before hosting 'Don Lemon Tonight' <br />for over eight years.<br />CNN reports that Lemon joined the network <br />in 2006, before hosting 'Don Lemon Tonight' <br />for over eight years.<br />Earlier in April, 'Variety' released a report containing <br />allegations against Lemon of misogyny toward<br />female coworkers. Lemon has denied the accusations. .<br />Earlier in April, 'Variety' released a report containing <br />allegations against Lemon of misogyny toward<br />female coworkers. Lemon has denied the accusations.
