Don Lemon Agrees to $24.5 Million Separation Deal with CNN
Former CNN prime time host Don Lemon has reached an agreement to part ways with the network. According to exclusive sources, Lemon, 57, has agreed to a separation deal with CNN for approximately $24.5 million, which is the full pay from his final contract extending 3.5 years from his ousting. Lemon's departure from CNN comes after he moved from his popular primetime show to the mornings, which led to controversy surrounding his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. This separation deal marks the end of Lemon's 17-year tenure with CNN, following his dismissal in April 2023. Lemon's departure from CNN has garnered attention and sparked discussions about his controversial remarks and behavior during his time at the network (Photo credit: Getty images)