Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Don Lemon demanded Tesla Cybertruck, a $5M advance on top of an $8 million salary, day drinking, and massages for him and his fiancé were also on the table.
Don Lemon demanded the sun, the moon and the stars from the SpaceX boss – before being unceremoniously dumped this week, The Post has learned.
The ex-CNN anchor sent over an astronomical wish list to Elon Musk during contract talks to host a show on the billionaire’s social media platform X – including a free Tesla Cybertruck, a $5 million upfront payment on top of an $8 million salary, an equity stake in the multibillion-dollar company, and the right to approve any changes in X policy as it relates to news content, according to a document reviewed by The Post.
Officials at X stated there was no ‘final or signed agreement with Don Lemon or ‘The Don Lemon Show”
But a spokesperson at UTA has poured cold water on the claims describing it as ‘absolute, complete utter nonsense without an iota of truth to it.’
Lemon was due to partner with Musk’s X before things turned sour after the journalist questioned him about the rise in hate speech on his app.
Lemon slammed the decision to have his show axed by Musk as an attack on his free speech.
Musk was quick counter by insisting Lemon is still free to share his show on the platform without censorship, but ‘we reserve the right to make decisions about our business partnerships.’
Lemon — who was expected to air an interview with Musk for next week’s debut episode on X — had also demanded a private jet flight to Las Vegas, a suite for him and his fiance, and that the company pay for their day drinking and massages, a source with knowledge of the situation said.
Musk agreed to do the interview with Lemon despite the fact that he was aware of some of Lemon’s outlandish demands, sources told The Post.