'Smart, bold and refreshing': CNN reveals title of early morning demonstrate and names Don Lemon host

Julia Johnson

October 13, 03:37 PM Oct 13, 03:37 PM

CNN will debut a new morning plan in November hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, and Kaitlan Collins.

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“There is no much better blend of talent than Don, Poppy and Kaitlan to produce on our assure of a activity-transforming morning information program,” chairman and CEO of CNN Throughout the world Chris Licht reported in a push release.

“They are each uniquely clever, trusted and persuasive with each other they have a rare and palpable chemistry,” he stated. “Combined with CNN’s means and world-wide newsgathering abilities, we will supply a wise, daring and refreshing way to start out the day.”

The exhibit will begin airing weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. on Nov. 1.

Licht took over for Jeff Zucker in the spring, who was involved in scandals at the network prior to resigning. Zucker faced scrutiny for his expertise of previous host Chris Cuomo's unethical communications with his brother, previous Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was experiencing accusations of sexual assault and harassment. He was further more uncovered to have been engaged in an inappropriate office marriage.

Licht has been vocal about his intention of moderating the network's stark still left-wing tilt. "Extremes are dominating cable news. We will look for to go a distinct way," he formerly mentioned. "We intend to problem the standard philosophy of cable news."

"To start with, we will reimagine our early morning display, leveraging our correspondents and unmatched resources in the U.S. and all around the entire world to supply information that viewers require to know as they get started their working day," he listed as one particular of his initial targets. "I'm heading to be trustworthy listed here: We are searching for to be a disrupter of the broadcast early morning reveals in this space, and we imagine we have the individuals and sources to do that."