Don Lemon trashes ex-boss ahead of Colbert’s last show: ‘Spectacular’ example ‘of a white man failing up’
Don Lemon criticized his former boss Chris Licht in a recent essay, labeling him as an example of a 'white man failing up' in the media industry. He expressed concerns about the promotion of unqualified individuals in legacy media while discussing the end of Stephen Colbert's late-night show. Lemon's comments reflect broader issues of race and accountability within the television landscape.
- ▪Don Lemon published a Substack essay criticizing his ex-boss Chris Licht and unqualified white men in media.
- ▪Lemon described Licht as 'visibly incompetent' and claimed his ouster was due to his hard questions for conservatives.
- ▪He lamented the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show, suggesting it was linked to Colbert's criticism of Trump.
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Media Don Lemon trashes ex-boss ahead of Colbert’s last show: ‘Spectacular’ example ‘of a white man failing up’ By Alexandra Steigrad Published May 21, 2026, 2:46 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Former CNN anchor Don Lemon trashed his ex-boss and “unqualified” white men in general in a long-winded, racially charged essay about the end of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Lemon’s outrageous comments came in a Substack screed published Thursday that noted Chris Licht came from CBS to CNN, where he eventually axed the journo.
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