Don Lemon Departs CNN

Lemon's Departure Announced by Cable Network

Anchor to Return to Network Air on Wednesday

CNN has announced the departure of longtime host Don Lemon, who has been with the network for over a decade.

In a statement, CNN said, "Don Lemon is an exceptional talent and we are grateful for his many contributions to CNN. He has been a part of many important moments in our history and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

Lemon's departure comes after a series of controversies involving the anchor, including his recent comments about women in politics.

CNN has not yet announced a replacement for Lemon.