Don Lemon to Return to CNN After Formal Training Following Comments on Nikki Haley’s Age

CNN anchor Don Lemon will return to work on Wednesday after receiving formal training for his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on “CNN This Morning”, according to an email sent to employees by network CEO Chris Licht on Monday night.

The incident occurred on Thursday, when Lemon was discussing the ages of politicians on the show. He said that the 51-year-old Haley was not “in her prime”, and that a woman was considered in her prime “in her 20s, 30s and maybe her 40s”. Co-host Poppy Harlow challenged Lemon’s statement, to which Lemon replied “Don’t shoot the messenger, I’m just saying what the facts are.”

In his email to employees, Licht said that Lemon had agreed to participate in formal training, as well as continuing to listen and learn. He also said that the network was committed to creating a safe and respectful workplace.

Lemon has been a part of the CNN team since 2006, and has been the host of “CNN Tonight” since 2014. He has won several awards for his work, including a Peabody Award and an Emmy Award.

The incident has sparked a debate about the ageism that women face in the media, and the need for greater diversity and representation in the industry. It has also highlighted the importance of creating a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.