Don Lemon Given Final Warning By CNN, One More Screw Up & He’s Out

Don Lemon is on thin ice at CNN — although he’s being invited back in the meantime, TMZ has actually discovered he’s a strike far from getting the boot completely, and he understands it.

Sources with direct understanding about Don’s circumstance inform us … when the veteran anchor talked with upper management today to discuss his sexist remarks and the course forward, he was informed this was his final warning on such shenanigans.

We’re informed it was interacted to Don in no unpredictable terms … the next time he insults his cohosts or develops a harmful environment (on or off-air) will be his last with the network.

Of course, we understand Don accepted these terms in addition to accepting getting involved in formal training of some sort. The man’s set to go back to his task Wednesday, so he depends on speed on all this.

It’s intriguing Don was given this warning, particularly because we have actually spoken with individuals in his world that he’s not pleased at CNN — not — so the anxiety is shared.

As for why Don was given such a brief leash — well, the truth is … he’s quite polarizing. DL’s acquired unfavorable headings (for one reason or another) in the last few years, and not simply from criticism from individuals on the right.

There’s another element here too that should be on the minds of Chris Licht and co. … rankings. Not just were Don’s numbers for his previous primetime slot not strong enough to necessitate him remaining there … rankings on his brand-new gig have actually tanked.

Plus, we’re hearing staffers at CNN are still on edge over Thursday’s incident … with one source stating the anger is genuine and hasn’t waned. It’s really end up being an interruption.