Don Lemon Unexpectedly Terminated from CNN After 17 Years of Service

CNN anchor Don Lemon has been terminated from the network after 17 years of service. Lemon announced the news on Monday via Twitter, expressing shock at the decision. He said he had not been given any indication that his time with the network was coming to an end.

In a statement, CNN disputed Lemon’s account of the events, saying he was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement. Lemon said he was never given any indication that he would not be able to continue to do the work he loved at the network.

Lemon thanked his colleagues and wished them the best, adding that he believed there were “some larger issues at play.” CNN also released a statement, saying that Lemon will “forever be a part of the CNN family” and thanking him for his contributions over the past 17 years.

The news of Lemon’s termination has been met with shock and disbelief from fans and colleagues alike. Lemon has been a fixture on the network since 2003, and his departure marks the end of an era. It is unclear at this time who will replace Lemon as the anchor of “CNN This Morning.”