Don Lemon ‘cut the cord’ with corporate media, reveals he watches Ben Shapiro, Piers Morgan since CNN firing

Don Lemon seems to have no interest in watching his former mainstream media colleagues since his shocking ouster from CNN earlier this year — writing that his “eclectic streaming palate” now has him tuning in to some conservative commentators. The former left-leaning network darling said he’s been watching Ben Shapiro and Post columnist Piers Morgan since his sudden ouster from CNN in April. Lemon, 57, said that since losing his lucrative gig as anchor of “CNN This Morning,” he’s “cut the cord” with corporate media, he wrote in an annual year-end list published by Puck. “I have an extensive, eclectic streaming palate now,” he added. Among his recent streaming favorites this year include the very conservative “PBD Podcast” hosted by Patrick Bet-David, the Daily Wire’s “Ben Shapiro Show” because he wants “to hear his take on Israel.” Lemon also said he tunes into Fox Nation’s “Piers Morgan Uncensored” for its “very real, authentic conversations you don’t get in corporate media.” The former anchor also included a slew of left-leaning programs, including the “Pivot” podcast hosted by journalist Kara Swisher — who interviewed Lemon after CNN cut him.  Don Lemon was fired by CNN in April after 17 years at the network. Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock “Pod Save America,” which is hosted by four of President Barack Obama’s former aides, the New York Times’ “The Daily” podcast and “The Adam Friedland Show” were additionally listed as Lemon’s favorites. Lemon was abruptly fired by CNN in April following mounting controversies like calling GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley “past her prime” and getting into a screaming match with co-host Kaitlan Collins after a live segment. Top brass were also reportedly irked over a tense, on-air exchange with Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Lemon and his fiancé Tim Mallone. Don Lemon/Instagram Lemon named “Piers Morgan Uncensored” on his list of shows he streams. Talk TV The conservative “Ben Shapiro Show” was also included on Lemon’s list. Daily Wire A damning Variety magazine report also alleged Lemon has a long history of sexist and “diva-like behavior.” He said at the time he was blindsided by the network, claiming he was not ever given any indication from CNN that his job was on the line. Lemon had been with CNN for 17 years. His ex-boss who fired him, Chris Licht, was sacked himself months later after just over a year at the helm.