Don Lemon Will Miss Monday’s CNN Morning Show After Sexist Comment

Don Lemon won’t be on the air to start out the brand new week — and his future at CNN appears a bit of unsure too within the wake of his sexist remark … this in keeping with new reviews.

Per the Daily Beast — which cited insiders with data of the scenario — Lemon will miss Monday’s present for ‘CNN This Morning’ … and can merely benefit from the vacation, President’s Day. It’s being reported that his upcoming absence was not deliberate previous to Thursday.

Rather than Don there, the 2 anchors that’ll be holding it down are Poppy Harlow and Sara Sidner … with Kaitlin Collins, one other common co-host, being stationed in Poland for protection. Monday’s on-air lineup was despatched out to CNN staffers this weekend, so says DB.

That’s not all … in keeping with the outlet, DL’s place at CNN is outwardly up within the air at this level — with one of many cited insiders saying his time there may be being mentioned on the highest ranges, whereas additionally including … “He is a constant distraction.”

Another report by FOX News cites one more CNN supply, who says Lemon ought to return by Tuesday, however not even that’s assured … as a result of, apparently, it will depend upon “where his head is at.” It’s additionally unclear if this a straight up suspension, or if it is on Don’s phrases.

In any case, it appears like there is likely to be modifications within the close to future. We’d already reported that Don hopped on a workers name Friday to apologize, nevertheless it didn’t go over too nicely on the receiving finish … with sources telling us many took it has him patting himself on the again.

CNN’s new honcho, Chris Licht, can also be stated to have been pissed in regards to the Nikki Haley quip, reportedly saying … “His remarks were upsetting, unacceptable, and unfair to his co-hosts, and ultimately a huge distraction to the great work of this organization.”