Overview

• Chris Cuomo has ruled out a podcast collaboration with Don Lemon, stating he requires a personal apology for perceived disloyalty during Andrew Cuomo's harassment scandal.
• Cuomo claims their friendship deteriorated in 2021 when Lemon failed to support him during his brother's legal and reputational troubles, which led to Cuomo's firing from CNN.
• The pair previously co-hosted 'The Handoff' podcast, a ratings-driven spin-off from their on-air exchanges, which Cuomo now attributes to Jeff Zucker's strategic direction.
• Cuomo is currently hosting a primetime show on NewsNation and pursuing a $100 million lawsuit against CNN over his termination.
• Don Lemon, who was let go from CNN in 2023 after 17 years, has transitioned to hosting his own show on YouTube and has not publicly responded to Cuomo's comments.