Setback for Don Lemon: Viewership Plummets After Musk Interview

Don Lemon’s transition to a new platform with “The Don Lemon Show” on X faced a substantial setback following a sharp decline in viewership post his exclusive interview with Elon Musk.

While the premiere featuring Musk initially saw 2 million impressions, subsequent episodes plummeted to under 70,000, casting doubt on the show’s future.

Lemon’s suggestion that Musk’s discomfort stemmed from Lemon’s identity as a black gay man sparked controversy. Musk terminated the partnership soon after the interview, prompting Lemon to relocate the show to YouTube and other platforms. Lemon’s tumultuous departure from CNN in April 2023 further complicates his career trajectory.