Don Lemon Is in No Rush to Set a Wedding Date, Says He's Enjoying This 'Moment of Bliss'

Don Lemonsays he’s been flooded with wedding inquiries sinceannouncing his engagementto real estate agentTim Maloneover the weekend — but theCNN Tonightanchor and his fiancé are in no rush to tie the knot. “I’m just trying to enjoy this moment of bliss. And then, whenever we get married, we get married,” Lemon, 53, told PEOPLE on Tuesday in New York City at Safe Horizon’s 24th Annual Champion Awards, where he was an honoree.

Don Lemon Makes His Debut on New CNN Show 'Don Lemon Tonight' : 'We're Going to Tell the Truth'

Don Lemon.Photo: CNNAfter 15 years at CNN,Don Lemonis switching things up.On Monday evening, the longtime host, 55, returned to his anchor seat at the network — this time with his newly named series,Don Lemon Tonight.Lemon’s fellow CNN anchor Chris Cuomo introduced his colleague, telling his friend, “I’m happy for you with the change. I like the look, I like whatever you like.“Lemon then explained that “with the name change” of the show “comes a renewed commitment to do what we do,” which he described as holding “truth to power.

Don Lemon Returns to 'CNN This Morning' After Second Apology for Sexist Remarks: 'I'm Learning'

Don Lemon.Photo: Dominik Bindl/Getty “I appreciate this opportunity to be back onCNN This Morningtoday,” he wrote. “To my network, my colleagues and our incredible audience —I’m sorry. I’ve heard you. I’m learning from you, and I’m committed to doing better.See you soon.” Lemon made the denigrating remarks during a Feb. 16 episode ofCNN This Morning, while discussing politicians' ages in a segment with co-hostsPoppy Harlow, 40, andKaitlan Collins, 30 — the latter of whom was in Warsaw on Wednesday.

Don Lemon Reveals Future Plans in First Public Appearance Since CNN Exit: 'Excited for a New Chapter'

Photo: Jamie McCarthy/GettyDon Lemonsays he is looking forward to what’s next, following hisexit from CNN.In his first surprise public appearance since his sudden termination at the Time 100 Gala in New York City on Wednesday, the longtime anchor opened up about his “surprise” exit from the network and his plans for the future.“You guys are more worried about me than I am,” he said, on the red carpet.“Life goes on. That’s behind me, and we’ll see what happens in the future,” Lemon, 57, toldExtra.

Don Lemon Says His Talk Show Deal with X Was Canceled After Tense Interview with Elon Musk: 'He's Mad at Me'

Don Lemon and Elon Musk.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty; Chesnot/Getty Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty; Chesnot/Getty Don Lemonsays his talk show deal with social media platform X is on the rocks after he askedElon Musktough questions during a pre-recorded interview, which is set to premiere duringThe Don Lemon Show’s first episode on Monday. The former CNN anchor, who wasousted from the networknearly a year ago, announced earlier this year that he had partnered with Musk to create a show that would facilitate “honest debate and discussion without the hall monitors.