Don Lemon slams talk of new show with Matt Lauer as ‘nonsense’ and promotes his YouTube series after CNN firing

DON Lemon has addressed rumors he has a new talk show with Matt Lauer after being fired from CNN.

Matt, 66, made a rare public appearance as he stepped out with girlfriend Shamin Abas on April 6 to attend Don’s wedding to real estate agent Tim Malone in New York City.

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Days later, a report came out about the journalists “talking about collaboration” on a revealing new talk show.

On the same day the report was released, Don gave an exclusive interview to The US Sun, in which he addressed the supposed collaboration.

“Are you kidding me?” Don, 58, asked The US Sun reporter after hearing the news himself.

“Don’t believe everything you read.”

He continued: “Ah, come on. It’s absurd.”

Don spoke with The US Sun while attending the NYC Second chance rescue 4th Annual Rescue Ball on April 17th with husband Tim.

For now, the Louisiana native is focused on his YouTube channel, where he interviews guests on The Don Lemon Show.

Don started promoting him after debunking the news about a talk show with Matt: “I want people to watch my show.

“You can watch it on YouTube, on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio. You can tune in and listen.”

The YouTuber further explained, “I have guests every week and I do a live show. I’m doing something new, I’m trying something new. It’s fun. I go live at 5pm ET every day.”

Last week, Don started the “Today in Trump” segment, since Donald Trump’s hush money trial began in Manhattan Criminal Court on April 15.

“Every day we cover the ins and outs of the trial because they usually end around four or five o’clock, and I go live on YouTube and just talk to the audience,” he continued.

“I’m growing my audience. It’s amazing. I’m loving it.”

READY FOR A RETURN

Matt Lauer has been living a low-key life in the Hamptons since his firing from NBC News in 2017 following allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Don, in turn, was fired from CNN after 17 years at the network in April 2023, after making reported sexist comments on air.

Last month, the former news anchor was tapped to partner with Elon Musk on The Don Lemon Show.

However, the partnership was ended just hours after Don grilled him in a tense hour-long interview.

The two butted heads several times as Don grilled the tech mogul on topics including his use of prescription medications, hate speech from others on X, formerly Twitter, and his endorsement of a 2024 presidential candidate.

Before the partnership ended, Don reportedly asked for a $5 million bonus on top of his $8 million annual salary, a free Tesla Cybertruck and participation in X, along with other perks in pre-contract negotiations.

Speaking to The US Sun at the animal charity event at Sony Hall, Don said he was in a great position despite his falling out with Elon Musk, which made a lot of headlines.

“Can I look happier? I just married the man I love. I have a new show. I have my own network and production company.

“I have been traveling. I need to take the summer off,” she commented.

STARRY WEDDING

On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Don and Tim were married at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in front of their loved ones.

A wedding reception took place at the Polo Bar, a meeting place in New York.

The couple’s three puppies they rescued Southampton Animal Shelter were by his side for the lavish affair.

Next, Don and Tim will spend some time alone on their honeymoon – or rather, on two upcoming getaways.

“Honeymoon in June and again in July. We will go to Italy in June and, in July, we will go to Greece”, said Don excitedly.

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