Don Lemon Exits Elon Musk’s X Following Deal Collapse and Lawsuit

In a dramatic turn of events, Don Lemon has officially parted ways with Elon Musk’s X, less than a year after it was announced that "The Don Lemon Show" would be a part of the platform’s push into video content.

The deal, which had generated substantial media buzz, was never finalized, and tensions between Lemon and X came to a head when the anchor filed a lawsuit against Musk and the platform in August 2024.

Lemon’s decision to exit comes after a series of complications surrounding his agreement with X. The former CNN anchor had signed on to the platform with high hopes, particularly drawn to Musk’s emphasis on free speech. However, as the deal faltered, Lemon’s frustrations grew.