Don Lemon Says He Was Fired at CNN and Wasn't Told By Network: 'I Am Stunned'

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Tucker Carlson has reportedly been texting with former CNN host Don Lemon. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel took shots at the newly jobless duo on Monday night.Carlson and Lemon, who were fired from their respective organizations on the same day, share a lawyer. “They’re having their own little ‘We got fired’ fest on text, which is pretty crazy,” Kimmel said.

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told Page Six he was not angry after being ousted from CNN on Monday. “It’s not in my nature,” the journalist said. “I’m not an angry person, I’m not mad.”Despite tweeting that he was “stunned” by his abrupt dismissal, Lemon claimed that he’s no longer in shock — adding that he still has his luxe pads to return to.

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Kim Kardashian made a bold fashion statement in New York City on Wednesday night ahead of Monday's Met Gala. The 42-year-old reality star and businesswoman attended the Gala at Lincoln Center, rocking the red carpet solo.For the glamorous occasion, Kim donned a curve-hugging, off-white archive John Galliano gown and covered herself in jewels, including a Jason of Beverly Hills opal cross necklace, a Bvlgari pearl diamond choker, a Messika Stone necklace, and a XIV Karat diamond chain.

Don Lemon isn’t letting his unexpected termination from CNN keep him down. The longtime TV newsman is looking on the bright side and planning for his upcoming summer.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Don Lemon has been accused of many things, but being camera-shy is certainly not one of them. Days after the former star anchor was terminated by CNN, Lemon walked a red carpet Wednesday evening, telling press he’s ready for his new chapter. “I don’t have to rush to another job — even if I want another job,” Lemon said on the red carpet at the Time 100 gala in New York City on Wednesday night. “I want to work again. But I am lucky enough to be in a position where I don’t have to worry about those things.” Speaking to various media outlets at the gala, Lemon was in high spirits with a smile on his face, despite his departure — and alleged behavior in the workplace, as reported by Variety — dominating headlines.

In his first public appearance since being fired by CNN on Monday, Don Lemon spoke to Extra at the Time 100 Gala in New York City about where his head is at now, what his immediate plans are, and where he sees his future.But while Lemon was tight lipped about whether or not he’ll be suing his former employer, he did tell Extra’s Tommy DiDario, “I live my life with no regrets.” You can watch the brief clip at the top of the page right now.“I’m not making headlines,” Lemon said after being approached on the red carpet by DiDario, who asked if he was surprised to have been fired. “I think that my statement speaks for itself.

Don Lemon isn't letting his unexpected termination from CNN keep him down. The longtime TV newsman is looking on the bright side and planning for his upcoming summer.Lemon walked the carpet at the TIME 100 Gala in New York City on Wednesday — where he was joined by his fiancé, Tim Malone — and he spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about parting ways with the network.«I'm doing well, and I'm here to celebrate… I'm happy to be here,» Lemon said, smiling.

in a joint statement with National Urban League president and CEO Marc Morial that Lemon’s comment that there were larger forces behind the move should be further parsed by the network.“We are completely stunned at the termination of Don Lemon,” the statement said. “Throughout his career, Don has been a superb journalist who was very open to the civil rights community on issues others wouldn’t touch,” the statement reads.

Sharing their thoughts. Several famous faces have publicly spoken out about Don Lemon’s departure from CNN.

Don Lemon opted for a little retail therapy following his ouster from CNN. The 57-year-old was spotted at an Apple Store in New York City on Monday shortly after news broke that the network where he spent nearly two decades abruptly fired him.Lemon was seen wearing jeans, a black sweater over a white T-shirt, shades and a hat while holding two iPhones.

out of work — but Rick Ross has his back. The “Aston Martin Music” rapper offered the 57-year-old former news anchor a job at one of his 30 or so Wingstop restaurants in an Instagram Story Tuesday.CNN canned the sometimes controversial host Monday in a surprise move that Lemon said left him “stunned.” In his post, Ross said Lemon — a 17-year network veteran — could come man the grill if he was looking for a career change.

Megyn Kelly and Chris Cuomo have a thing or two in common with Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. Kelly and Cuomo are weighing in on Monday's sudden firing of Carlson from Fox News and Lemon from CNN, offering both support and perspective to the situations. Kelly took to her eponymous SiriusXM show on Monday to weigh in on both exits. First, Carlson from Fox News. «This is a terrible move by Fox, and it's a great thing for Tucker Carlson,» she said.

Don Lemon's former co-hosts are wishing him well. During Tuesday morning's broadcast, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins addressed Lemon's firing from the network. «Welcome to, we're so glad you're with us,» Harlow began. «We do begin, though, with news about this show.