JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL
Who is Don Lemon? Delving into the controversy of his interview with Elon Musk
On March 8, Don Lemon conducted an interview with entrepreneur Elon Musk for first episode of his new talk show. However, Lemon revealed on X, on March 13, that Musk abruptly terminated the contract.
-
Lemon's departure from CNN in April 2023 left many wondering about the reasons behind it
-
In January 2024, Lemon announced his comeback with The Don Lemon Show, emphasizing free speech
-
An interview with Elon Musk was set to be the premiere episode of Lemon's new show
Don Lemon is a well-known TV journalist who spent many years at CNN, hosting various news shows until his departure in 2023. He is well-known for interviewing politicians and has launched his own show, The Don Lemon Show. But things got complicated when his interview with Elon Musk abruptly ended, resulting in a major disagreement and leaving Lemon upset.
Who is Don Lemon?
Don Lemon, born March 1, 1966, is a well-known TV journalist. He is best known for his work at CNN, where he hosted various news shows from 2014 to 2023.
Before joining CNN, Lemon was a reporter for NBC, where he covered major stories such as the capture of Washington, D.C. snipers as per the New York Times. He has received numerous awards for his reporting, including the Edward R. Murrow Award and three regional Emmy Awards.
Lemon's CNN exit and comeback
Don Lemon found himself in hot waters at CNN, particularly for his interviews with politicians. Then, in April 2023, CNN unexpectedly fired him but did not explain why. But Lemon didn't stay down for long. Just a few months later, in January 2024, he returned, announcing his own new show, The Don Lemon Show. 
He made it clear that he supports free speech and open conversations without censorship. Lemon believes in open debates in which everyone's opinions can be heard.
The Elon Musk interview controversy
On March 8, 2024, Lemon conducted an interview with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk for the first episode of his new talk show. However, Lemon revealed on X, on March 13, 2024, that Musk abruptly terminated their contract just hours after the interview.
Lemon was disappointed, citing Musk's public encouragement to join X and promise of full support. Lemon stated that the interview was conducted respectfully and without restrictions, with topics ranging from SpaceX to the presidential election. “My questions were respectful and wide-ranging, covering everything from SpaceX to the presidential election,” he said.
Musk responded to Lemon's accusations on X, explaining why he ended their deal. Musk said Lemon's style was too similar to traditional cable news and lacked authenticity. “His approach was basically just ‘CNN, but on social media,’ which doesn’t work, as evidenced by the fact that CNN is dying. And, instead of it being the real Don Lemon, it was really just Jeff Zucker talking through Don, so lacked authenticity,” wrote Musk. He compared the show to the CNN format.
Despite the setback, Lemon remained focused on his new show. He encouraged his followers to watch it on YouTube and X, demonstrating his dedication to his project despite the fallout with Musk.
ALSO READ: When did Paul Alexander contract polio? Revisiting his survival story as Iron Lung man dies at 78
Know more about Don Lemon:
Latest Articles
