(New York) CNN host Don Lemon will return to work on Wednesday after receiving training related to his controversial comments about Republican candidate Nikki Haley.
CNN President and CEO Chris Licht made the announcement in an email sent to employees Monday night.
Lemon, who co-hosts the morning show CNN this morning hasn’t aired since last Thursday. That day, when discussing the age of politicians, he said that 51-year-old Nikki Haley was not in her “prime age”. He added that women were considered to be in their prime “in their 20s, 30s and maybe 40s”.
When challenged by his co-host Poppy Harlow, Lemon replied, “Don’t shoot the messenger, I’m just saying what the facts are.”
“I sat down with Don and had a candid and important conversation,” Mr. Licht wrote in his message, according to information reported by CNN Business.
“He agreed to participate in formal training, while continuing to listen and learn. We take this situation very seriously. »
Lemon had apologized, but he was widely criticized, in particular by Mr. Licht. According to New York TimesLicht chastised Lemon at an editorial meeting on Friday, saying his remarks were “upsetting, unacceptable and unfair” and a “huge distraction.”
“When I make a mistake, I own it,” Lemon said. And I assume this too. »