Don Lemon

Don Lemon's absence from the "CNN This Morning" desk nearly got lost in the sauce at the top of the show Monday ... which could be additional writing on the ...

on the heels of his [misogynist comment](https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/16/don-lemon-nikki-haley-cnn-prime-years-age-presidential-candidate/) last Thursday about Nikki Haley. as the fallout continues from Lemon saying Haley was "not in her prime" at the age of 51 -- because, as he put it, Google says a woman's prime is in her 20s, 30s, "and maybe 40s." There are reports CNN execs are considering making a switch, but we have not confirmed that. but his mea culpa hasn't been warmly received by some of his coworkers. seemingly not having a care in the world. which could be additional writing on the wall for his time at the network.

Don Lemon was removed from CNN's schedule following outcries against comments that Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was past her prime.

I have countless women in my life who prove that every day.— Don Lemon (@donlemon) [CNN This Morning](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/CNN) host did not appear on-air Monday morning. A woman’s age doesn't define her either personally or professionally. [WATCH: MEGYN KELLY BLASTS DON LEMON’S ‘MISOGYNY,’ SEETHES, ‘I’VE HAD IT WITH THIS GUY’](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/megyn-kelly-blasts-don-lemon-misogyny) Nikki Haley isn't in her prime, sorry. [confirmed](https://www.foxnews.com/media/don-lemon-taking-holiday-will-not-immediately-return-air-amid-haley-prime-remark-backlash) that Lemon is taking the Presidents Day holiday and may return to the show Tuesday, depending on “where his head is at.”

An otherwise heartwarming Instagram video was flooded with criticism after the CNN host said that women over 50 are not in their prime.

[run for president](https://www.newsweek.com/nikki-haley-comes-swinging-trump-1781530) in 2024 as a Republican nominee. In November 2020, he defeated real estate mogul [Donald Trump](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/donald-trump), who is 76. I also think you should not be on national TV—especially with women—until you fully comprehend why so many of us are offended." "Your original comment was awful, and your apology was worse. When a woman is considered in her prime in her twenties and thirties." "At 56 YOU ARE PAST YOUR PRIME!" "I've always admired you, but you are clueless about women," they said. I'm just saying Nikki Haley should careful about saying that politicians are not in their prime, and they need to be in their prime when they serve. BTW it's always the liberals who are the most sexist." "What a sexist statement you made. I have countless women in my life who prove that every day." Harlow then questioned Lemon again about what he meant by "prime" to which he responded: "I'm just saying what the facts are.

Don Lemon took an extra day off from his CNN morning show Monday after complaints poured in that he had made sexist comments about Nikki Haley on Thursday.

According to the Daily Beast, while on the call, Lemon was remorseful, telling his colleagues, “What I said came out wrong and I wish I hadn’t said it. Said the source, “Don jumped on for only 90 seconds to address what he said about Nikki Haley and, for that matter, all women.” that Lemon participated in a call on Friday with fellow CNN staffers to apologize for his comments.

Due to comments Lemon made last week about South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley not being “in her prime,” and the social media backlash that ensued, CNN is still in ...

The people I am closest to in this organization are women.” “What I said came out wrong and I wish I hadn’t said it,” he told his colleagues according to a source quoted by The Daily Beast. USA Today reported that Sara Sidner, a senior national correspondent on CNN, will fill in for Lemon in the meantime.

Don Lemon faced backlash after claiming former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley isn't 'in her prime' — read more.

[prompted a lively debate](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/prince-harrys-book-bethenny-frankel-more-stars-react/) on social media. I’ll start,” [Patricia Heaton](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/patricia-heaton/) tweeted on February 17 as the former Today correspondent sat out from his CNN show. Sara Sidner filled in during the February 20 broadcast of the network’s morning show. “To be clear, I am NOT calling for competency tests for Sexist middle-aged CNN anchors; only for people who make our laws and are 75+,” she quipped via A woman is considered to be in her prime in her 20s, 30s and maybe her 40s.” Lemon proceeded to double down, responding: “If you Google, ‘when is a woman in her prime,’ it’ll say 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Embattled CNN anchor Don Lemon has "zero defenders" left at the network source said, as it remains unclear whether he'll be back on air Tuesday, ...

George Santos](https://nypost.com/2023/02/20/george-santos-cancels-don-lemon-sit-down-over-sexist-remarks/) after the politician pulled out of a planned sit-down with Lemon said to be scheduled for Wednesday. Santos’s rep said: “We heard the comments and it was in very poor taste and we did not wish to do a sit-down with someone who could speak ill of women in that regard. Lemon later [issued an apology](https://nypost.com/2023/02/17/don-lemon-apologizes-gets-rebuke-from-cnn-ceo-over-sexist-remarks/). “The three of them [Lemon, Harlow and Collins] are old friends, but they do not work together on TV.” “The big question is, is CNN going to keep Don off air on a day-to-day basis?” said one well-placed industry insider. “People are upset.

CNN's chairman, Chris Licht, said in a Monday night memo that the anchor “has agreed to participate in formal training” after making on-air comments widely ...

Mr. Tensions have bubbled up between the co-anchors and the executive producer has already been replaced. The success of “CNN This Morning” is of significant interest to Mr. [in a September interview,](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/15/business/media/cnn-overhauls-its-morning-show.html) when the network announced its new morning lineup. His decision to pair Mr. A CNN spokesman said Mr. Licht told The New York Times Its ratings have not kept up with competitors’ on MSNBC and Fox News. I did not mean to hurt anyone.” Lemon, who spoke for six minutes and said, “I am sorry. Licht wrote, adding, “It is important to me that CNN balances accountability with fostering a culture in which people can own, learn and grow from their mistakes.” In a terse, 75-word memo sent at 10:37 p.m., CNN’s chairman, Chris Licht, said Mr.

Don Lemon will return to 'CNN This Morning' despite making controversial remarks last week that generated backlash.

Advertisers pay the most for news programs that attract the most people between 25 and 54, and with his remarks on Thursday, Lemon may have alienated some of them. The formula hasn’t always been successful, with Lemon appearing to scold Collins in one recent broadcast and Harlow often playing the role of referee during some of Lemon’s more provocative moments. [Lemon subsequently apologized to viewers via social media](https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/don-lemon-apology-cnn-morning-show-1235525537/) and to CNN staffers on Friday during an internal editorial call. A woman is considered to be in their prime in 20s and 30s and maybe 40s.” The comment spurred co-anchor [Poppy Harlow](https://variety.com/t/poppy-harlow/) to try to get Lemon to modify his stance. To that end, Don will return to CNN This Morning on Wednesday.”

Embattled CNN anchor Don Lemon will return to the show on Wednesday, CNN CEO Chris Licht told staff in a memo Monday night.

[emon offered an apology to co-workers](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/don-lemon-apologizes-after-nikki-haley-comments-1235328650/) during a daily editorial call at the news network. “The reference I made to a woman’s ‘prime’ this morning was inartful and irrelevant, as colleagues and loved ones have pointed out, and I regret it,” he tweeted. “A woman is considered to be in their prime in 20s and 30s and maybe 40s. [Lemon took Presidents’ Day off from work](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/don-lemon-cnn-this-morningr-nikki-haley-remarks-apology-1235330042/), according to a person familiar with the situation, who added that it was not pre-planned prior to the events of last week but was related to the holiday. “It is important to me that CNN balances accountability with fostering a culture in which people can own, learn and grow from their mistakes. We take this situation very seriously,” Licht said in a memo sent Monday night obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. I have countless women in my life who prove that every day.” “A woman’s age doesn’t define her either personally or professionally. If you Google ‘when is a woman in her prime,’ it’ll say 20s, 30s and 40s.” [Lemon later tried to apologize for his comments](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/don-lemon-apologizes-after-nikki-haley-comments-1235328650/) on Twitter. [CNN](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/cnn-2/) This Morning anchor [Don Lemon](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/don-lemon/) will return to the show on Wednesday, CNN CEO [Chris Licht](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/chris-licht/) told staff in a memo Monday night. He has agreed to participate in formal training, as well as continuing to listen and learn.

CNN boss Chris Licht told staff that embattled host Don Lemon will return to his show Wednesday and undergo "training," according to a memo obtained by Fox ...

I understand why you are upset and disappointed," Lemon continued. I did not mean to offend anyone," Lemon said to colleagues, Fox News Digital confirmed. The people I am closest to in this organization are women." "And I’m just saying Nikki Haley should be careful about saying that politicians are not in their prime, and they need to be in their prime when they serve. "I’m sorry I don’t mean to hurt anyone. "It is important to me that CNN balances accountability with a fostering a culture in which people can own, learn and grow from their mistakes.