Thursday 15 September 2022 05:14 PM CNN announces morning show overhaul fronted by Trump-hating Don Lemon trends now
CNN announced a new morning show featuring Trump-hating anchor Don Lemon alongside two others despite the new CEO pledging to restore trust in the media.
Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins will be featured with Lemon in the revamped morning show with a brand new name and set. The show will debut in October.
Don Lemon is set to appear CNN's new morning show. Lemon is notoriously known for slamming Trump and the GOP
The trio's production is set to replace the 'New Day' show hosted by John Berman and Brianna Keilar that runs from 6 to 9am.
'There is no stronger combination of talent than Don, Poppy, and Kaitlan to deliver on our promise of a game-changing morning news program,' CEO Chris Licht wrote in a statement.
'They are uniquely intelligent, reliable and compelling; together they have a rare and palpable chemistry. Combined with CNN's resources and global newsgathering capabilities, we will offer a smart, bold and refreshing way to start the day.'
The call is one of Licht's most prominent decisions as he seeks to rid of and steer the outlet away from 'opinion-based partisan news' and anchors who slam conservatives and the GOP.
Kaitlan Collins (left) and Poppy Harlow (right) will appear in the new morning show that will debut in October
The decision is one of CEO Chris Licht's largest decision when it comes to his vision in revamping the news network
John Berman and Brianna Keilar's the 'New Day' morning show will be cancelled once the revamped show airs. The pair will move onto other roles in the company
Lemon, 56, will conclude Don Lemon Tonight, his evening program, in preparation for his morning debut.
The seasoned anchor has worked at CNN for 16 of his 40 years in journalism and served as a co-moderator for the 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate.
Now, Lemon said it's time to 'shake things up' as he shares the spotlight with two of his 'dearest
