Don Lemon Given Final Warning By CNN, One More Screw Up & He’s Out

Don Lemon is on skinny ice at CNN — though he is being welcomed again for now, TMZ has realized he is a strike away from getting the boot completely, and he is aware of it.

Sources with direct data about Don’s scenario inform us … when the veteran anchor spoke with higher administration this week to debate his sexist feedback and the trail ahead, he was instructed this was his remaining warning on such antics.

We’re instructed it was communicated to Don in no unsure phrases … the subsequent time he insults his cohosts or creates a poisonous setting (on or off-air) might be his final with the community.

Of course, we all know Don agreed to those phrases along with signing off on collaborating in formal coaching of some type. The man’s set to return to his job Wednesday, so he is in control on all this.

It’s fascinating Don was given this ultimatum, particularly since we have heard from individuals in his world that he isn’t glad at CNN — by no means — so the uneasiness is mutual.

As for why Don was given such a brief leash — properly, the actual fact is … he is fairly polarizing. DL’s racked up unfavorable headlines (for one cause or one other) in recent times, and never simply from criticism from individuals on the suitable.

There’s one other issue right here too that should be on the minds of Chris Licht and co. … rankings. Not solely have been Don’s numbers for his former primetime slot not sturdy sufficient to warrant him sticking round there … rankings on his new gig have tanked.

Plus, we’re listening to staffers at CNN are nonetheless on edge over Thursday’s incident … with one supply saying the anger is actual and hasn’t died down. It’s really turn out to be a distraction.