Recent TikTok videos featuring Don Lemon, former CNN anchorman and broadcast journalist have sparked much discussion on the internet. The video shows a new side to this journalist. Don Lemon appears in the video knocking on subway windows, displaying pictures on his mobile phone and engaging with commuters. This video can be found on Don Lemon’s TikTok official account, and it has been widely shared across social media.
Lemon’s typical TikTok videos, in which he often discusses current affairs and political issues, are a far cry from this lighthearted clip. Lemon then posted another video, this time discussing the firings of federal employees, showing his interest in politics.
Don Lemon’s Lemon Media Network has grown rapidly since his departure from CNN where he was the host of “Don Lemon Tonight” between 2014 and 2022. Don Lemon uses platforms such as social media, YouTube, his website and more to build his Lemon Media Network. It allows him to distribute and create content on his own, directly reaching the audience.
The responses to the video of the subway have varied. The response to the subway video has been varied. Some viewers were puzzled by the sudden change of style in the content, while others thought it was funny. Don Lemon responded to the comments, asking, “Am i wrong about this?” And he used laughing emojis as a way to show he was taking a lighthearted approach.
Lemon has over 1.2m followers on his TikTok account, and the video received more than 200,000 hits. Johnny Maga re-posted the video with a comment about Lemon’s professional trajectory on X. The comments under the repost varied from amusement to criticism.
In contrast, Lemon’s TikTok commentators expressed delight, some saying that Lemon’s post CNN content has become more interesting. One commenter joked even about adding a Don Lemon metro encounter to a game of “two truths, and a lie”.
Alongside the subway video, Don Lemon also posted a TikTok video titled “Here’s that ‘dontent’ ya’ll keep begging for or whatever,” which featured him dancing in the street. It also shows that content is created in a broad sense, mixing serious comments with lighthearted ones. The strategy may be intended to attract a larger audience.
It is reminiscent of Jack Schlossberg’s content. The nephew of RFK Jr. alternates political commentary with more playful content like singing or giving relationship advice.
The online reaction is summarized below:
* **X account @amuse:** “What happened to Don Lemon? Now he’s performing in a subway. “Wasn’t he on TV a few short years ago?”
* **TikTok account @ens_2019:** “My goal for visiting NYC is to run into you so I can shake your hand for being my favorite. Don’t ever change.”
* **TikTok account KimPossible:** “They don’t realize it’s THE Don Lemon! Omg! HILARIOUS!!”
While some may find Don Lemon’s TikTok activities unconventional, it appears that his current followers enjoy them. This is why it’s possible that his recent forays into lighter content won’t have a significant impact on his following.