Don Lemon Defends Friend Matt Lauer, Claims the 'Public Loves Him' After Today Show Firing

(L) Don Lemon and Matt Lauer.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty ; Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/GettyDon LemonthinksMatt Lauercould make a big comeback.The former CNN anchor, 58, opened up about his relationship with the controversial journalist, 67, and why he believed the public would welcome Lauer with open arms if he were to return to television on the latest episode of theHollywood Rawpodcast.In November 2017,NBC fired LauerfromTodayafter a former employee, who was later identified asBrooke Nevils, claimed he sexually harassed her.

Don Lemon Denies Starting Rumor That Kanye West and Bianca Censori Were Escorted Out of the 2025 Grammys

Don Lemon; Kanye West and Bianca Censori — 2025 Grammys.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/WireImage Kevin Mazur/Getty; Jon Kopaloff/WireImage Don Lemonis speaking out afterKanye Westaccused him of spreading a rumor about the rapper. In a video posted to hisYouTubechannel Monday, Feb. 3, the former CNN anchor, 58, denied having anything to do with reports that the808s & Heartbreakartist, 47, and his wifeBianca Censori, 30, were kicked out of the2025 Grammysthe night before.

Don Lemon Is Overcome with Emotion as He Shares News of CNN Colleague Drew Griffin's Death at Age 60

Don Lemonbroke down onCNN This Morningwhile announcing the death of Drew Griffin, a CNN senior investigative correspondent whodied of cancer over the weekendat age 60. “We have some very sad news to tell you today,” Lemon began. “Our colleague and friend and longtime distinguished CNN journalist Drew Griffin has passed away.” The anchor teared up as he recounted the career of his colleague of over a decade. “We’re going to honor him a little bit later on,” Lemon said before becoming too choked up to continue.

Don Lemon Marries Tim Malone in Chic N.Y.C. Wedding Ceremony: 'I Wasn't Sure This Could Ever Happen' (Exclusive)

Don Lemon (left) and Tim Malone at their New York City wedding on April 6.Photo:TONY VALADEZ TONY VALADEZ Don Lemonand Tim Malone are now husbands! The longtime CNN anchor, who now has his own streaming program,The Don Lemon Show,married his longtime partner Tim Malone, a real estate broker, on April 6 in New York City. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE a few days before the wedding, the grooms revealed they weren’t stressed about the big day.

Don Lemon Paid $24.5 Million in Separation from CNN: Report

Don Lemonand CNN have reportedly reached an agreement since his ousting last year. The former CNN anchor and the news network reached a separation deal that would pay Lemon approximately $24.5 million, reportsTheWrap.The total is reportedly the amount of money Lemon, 57, was set to receive if his final contract ended in 3 and a half years. “While we never comment on specifics of any employee contract, this story is incorrect,” a CNN representative tells PEOPLE on Tuesday.