courtesy: THR
The Don Lemon Show has been canceled by Elon Musk, but the former CNN host says the show must go on.
In a social media statement, Lemon said he was fired from X after an interview filmed last week with the Musk, who owns the platform, and added that the show’s first episode will be released Monday.
Elon announced the termination of his partnership with X, which they announced as a part of their public commitment to amplifying more diverse voices on their platform. “He informed me of his decision hours after an interview I conducted with him on Friday,” said Lemon on X, formerly known as Twitter.
News from me…#TheDonLemonShow pic.twitter.com/PzlKuvkZtj
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) March 13, 2024
X responded with a statement of its own on the platform’s business account, as the company called itself a “platform that champions free speech.”
X is a platform that champions free speech, and we’re proud to provide an open environment for diverse voices and perspectives. The Don Lemon Show is welcome to publish its content on X, without censorship, as we believe in providing a platform for creators to scale their work…
— Business (@XBusiness) March 13, 2024
Lemon said he had formed a “unique partnership” with X, under which he was to work for viewers in the “largest possible venue.” The CNN This Morning alum also shared that there were no restrictions between him and Elon during his interview, and was also granted full support from the Tesla founder.
