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USA Today
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Don Lemon says he was sexually harassed by colleagues at CNN
Don Lemon says he was sexually harassed by colleagues at CNN Show Caption Hide Caption Don Lemon's show cancelled by Elon Musk after heated interview Former CNN anchor Don Lemon used "X" ironically to announce that his new show on the social media platform has been canceled before it even began. Scripps News Don Lemon says he was sexually harassed by "women and men" throughout his career, including during his nearly 10-year career stint at CNN. The former "Don Lemon Tonight" host, who is openly gay, was dismissed by the news network in 2023 after making controversial on-air comments about then-presidential hopeful Nikki Haley, got candid during a Sunday episode of HBO host Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast. Lemon said he did not go to HR or management about workplace issues because he thought "they may find a way to get rid of me" and "it's a double standard" for men. "I have been harassed by women and men in the work(place). And some things are not even — it's ridiculous," Lemon said. "Now look, there are some things that are really egregious, but not everything is Harvey Weinstein-level," he said, referencing the embattled Hollywood producer who's been accused by dozens of sexual harassment and assault. Former CNN host Don Lemon returns with 'The Don Lemon Show,' new media company Lemon recalled two instances of harassment he says he experienced at the hands of colleagues who were women, including one "young lady" who jokingly "tweaked my nipples" in the CNN cafeteria and exclaimed, "Oh, it's cold in here!" Lemon continued: "I said, 'OK, you realize if I did that they'd be walking me out the door right now?' But I didn't care to go to HR. I didn't say anything because I was just like, it's a double standard, it's fine." Lemon slammed one other Atlanta employee who allegedly harassed him when he "was so new there." USA TODAY reached out to reps for Lemon. CNN declined to comment. Lemon then discussed the workplace dynamics at play of a woman who knew he was not heterosexual. "I've never told this story as well, someone who I worked with also harassed me at CNN, and I never went to management. First of all, I was so new there — a woman, and she knew I was gay. And it was bizarre," Lemon said. "She was going through a divorce, it was just weird. And I never went to management. First of all, I thought, like, 'OK, they may find a way to get rid of me because if I told this story, I don't know if they're going to believe me or not,'" he continued. "But then she was so mean to me after that, I was like, 'I should've told the story.' But yeah, I've been harassed by men and women." When Maher asked for more details about Lemon being "harassed" by the second colleague, Lemon said "it wasn't a 'twirl for me'" moment in the workplace, but instead, the instances occurred out of the office. Don Lemon fired by CNN in 2022 Lemon was an anchor for nearly a decade on CNN from 2014 to 2022. The news personality was fired from the network in April 2023 following his headline-making comments on former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who he said was not "in her prime" due to her age, as well as accusations of inappropriate behavior toward female colleagues detailed in a Variety report. Lemon attempted a comeback with the launch of his own media company and a short-lived partnership with Elon Musk's social media platform X. He has since sued Musk following the cancellation of that partnership. Now, he frequently goes viral with his own videos on Instagram and X with his podcast "The Don Lemon Show." This story has been updated to add additional information. Contributing: Edward Segarra
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Huge New Development, Involving Wendy Williams Being Freed From Guardianship
Things are increasingly looking up for Wendy Williams! And the latest news regarding her personal health is sure to bring long-awaited relief for her fans. As we previously told you, on Monday, Williams was transported to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City to undergo a second medical evaluation to determine whether or not she is mentally incapacitated. The former daytime talk show host was transferred from her assisted living facility by two local police officers and transported in an EMT truck. Depending on the results, it could play a major role in undoing her years long, contentious guardianship. Now, according to sources who spoke to TMZ on Tuesday, it appears that Williams passed her evaluation, called a 'capacity test,' and scored a 10 out of 10. The test reportedly called for the popular host to answer 10 questions that signaled that she was alert and and mentally together. This test was set up just weeks after Williams' bombshell interviews on 'The Breakfast Club' and 'The Don Lemon Show' in which she insisted that her memory was fine. Upon hearing her outcries, her legal guardian Sabrina Morrissey petitioned a judge for Williams to undergo another round of 'comprehensive neurological and psychological testing by a specialist in the field.' Now that Williams' results seem to prove what she'd been saying, it'll now be up to judge to determine whether or not the guardianship can come to an end. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair last week, Morrissey responded to criticism over how she's been handling (or mishandling, depending on who you ask) the entire ordeal with Williams. While she ultimately defended her actions, she did let on that she still had some concerns over the former radio host. 'When I speak to her, and it's not scripted and it's not repetitive, do I see issues with her speech? Yes, I do, but the public isn't having conversations with her the way I do,' she said. As far as whether or not she's overstepped her boundaries in her role, Morrissey maintained that no matter how the public feels, she's doing her best to act in the best interest of Williams. 'As a guardian, you are a fiduciary,' she said. 'I can't let whatever happens in the public affect how I respond to her and how I continue to help her.' For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
