Don Lemon Settles With CNN for Reported $24.5 Million

The settlement follows a controversial firing and plans for a new show on X.

Don Lemon has settled his dispute with CNN, receiving a reported $24.5 million, equivalent to the remaining salary of his contract.
The settlement comes after Lemon's firing in April 2023, which he publicly contested, claiming he was blindsided by the decision.
Lemon plans to launch a new show on the social media platform X, emphasizing a return to public discourse with a promise of being 'bigger, bolder, freer.'
CNN's former CEO Chris Licht, who played a role in Lemon's ousting, was also removed from his position, highlighting internal turmoil within the network.
The controversy surrounding Lemon's departure from CNN included accusations of misogyny and clashes with colleagues, leading to a public apology and brief hiatus.