Don Lemon says Elon Musk has canceled his deal for a show on X

Don Lemon announced on Wednesday that Elon Musk has canceled the deal for his upcoming talk show on the X platform. Lemon, a former CNN anchor, stated that Musk terminated the partnership shortly after Lemon interviewed him for the first episode of the show.

In a statement, Lemon expressed his disappointment, revealing that Musk informed him of the decision just hours after their interview on Friday. Despite the canceled deal with X, Lemon reassured fans that “The Don Lemon Show” will continue. The interview with Musk will still serve as the premiere episode, set to air on March 18 on various platforms including YouTube, podcast channels, and X.

Lemon, who parted ways with CNN last year after 13 years with the network, emphasized that the Musk interview is just the beginning, hinting at more episodes to come.

News from me…#TheDonLemonShow pic.twitter.com/PzlKuvkZtj

— Don Lemon (@donlemon) March 13, 2024

In a statement posted on X’s business account, the company clarified its position regarding “The Don Lemon Show” and its decision not to pursue a commercial partnership with the program. While affirming that Lemon’s show is permitted to publish its content on X without censorship, the statement emphasized X’s prerogative to make decisions about its business partnerships.

The statement reads: “The Don Lemon Show is welcome to publish its content on X, without censorship, as we believe in providing a platform for creators to scale their work and connect with new communities. However, like any enterprise, we reserve the right to make decisions about our business partnerships, and after careful consideration, X decided not to enter into a commercial partnership with the show.”

This statement underscores X’s commitment to providing a platform for creators while also exercising discretion in its business collaborations.