Is there trouble in paradise between CNN co-hosts Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins? Recent reports suggest that the two on-air personalities had a “nasty” exchange during a live broadcast, leaving Collins “visibly upset” according to a source who witnessed the incident.
The incident occurred on Dec. 8th, during CNN’s breaking news of Brittney Griner’s release from Russia. Collins attempted to interject while Lemon was speaking, which prompted Lemon to wag his finger above the desk and tell her to “standby one second.” After the broadcast, Lemon reportedly got “nasty” at Collins, scolding her for “interrupting” him. Word of the incident reached CNN boss Chris Licht, who urged Lemon to “take a beat.”
The incident was reportedly sparked by a debate between Lemon, Collins, and co-host Poppy Harlow over the pay disparity between professional male and female soccer players. Collins told Lemon he wasn’t “looking at the root of the issue” at how society historically platformed men’s sports versus women’s. Lemon responded by exclaiming “It’s because [men’s soccer] is more interesting to watch! It just is!” Collins was visibly bothered by the comment, which Lemon alleged was a joke.
Lemon was also recently shuffled into the morning show after struggling in primetime. The show, “CNN This Morning,” debuted in November, but has since seen a steady decline in viewership. In January, the show averaged just 373,000 viewers, dropping nearly 20% from its initial viewership in November.
The situation between Lemon and Collins is certainly a unique one, and it remains to be seen how it will play out. It looks like viewers will have to stay tuned to find out more about the drama between these two on-air personalities.
Has Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins’ Rift Impacted CNN’s Morning Show?
CNN’s morning show, “CNN This Morning,” has seen a steady decline in viewership since November. Could the reported rift between co-hosts Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins be to blame? Reports indicate that the two had a “nasty” exchange during a live broadcast, which prompted Lemon to scold Collins for “interrupting” him. The incident was reportedly sparked by a debate between Lemon, Collins, and co-host Poppy Harlow over the pay disparity between professional male and female soccer players. With Lemon recently shuffled into the morning show after struggling in primetime, it’s unclear how the situation between Lemon and Collins will play out. Stay tuned as we follow this unique story.
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