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Comedian roasts CNN over Don Lemon firing when offered a New Year's Eve shot

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A comedian reminded CNN of a difficult part of its past on Tuesday night when he was offered a shot by New Year's Eve hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen. "Oh no. No, I don't. The last Black man to drink on this network got fired,

The article discusses a comedic take on CNN's decision to fire Don Lemon, as highlighted by comedian Tim Young. Young humorously critiqued CNN's choice to let Lemon go, especially after Lemon had been offered a chance to host a New Year's Eve segment. The piece mentions that Lemon was dismissed from CNN in April, following a series of controversies including his comments on women's age and a heated on-air exchange with co-host Kaitlan Collins. Young's roast implies that CNN's decision might have been hasty, especially given the network's subsequent struggles with viewership and relevance. The article also touches on CNN's broader challenges, including the departure of other key figures and the network's attempt to revamp its image and programming.

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