CNN has announced that the host of its evening show 'Don Lemon Tonight' will lead the network's revamped morning program, to be co-anchored with 'CNN Newsroom' host Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins, the network's chief White House correspondent.
“The last eight years have been an incredible ride. I’ve had the opportunity to work with one of the best show teams in the business, but it’s time to shake things up,” Lemon, 56, said in a statement. “I was honestly floored when Chris Licht asked me to do this and I’m honored by his belief in me. It’s going to be a thrill to take on this challenge with Poppy and Kaitlan.”
CNN has yet to announce how it will fill Lemon's former time slot. Matt Dornic, a spokesman for the network, said via email: "We’ll be making a number of announcements in the coming weeks and months. Don will continue anchoring his show until then." Harlow, 40, indicated in a statement that the new program would offer moments of levity. “I can’t wait to laugh with and learn from them each morning." She will continue to anchor the 9 to 11 a.m. EDT newscast.
Collins, 30, expressed her gratitude for her new hosting gig, which includes the role of chief correspondent. “To go from sharing my reporting on shows to sitting at the desk alongside them is an incredible opportunity and I’m deeply humbled by it."
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