CNN released a statement Saturday afternoon, announcing that Chris Cuomo, host of “Cuomo Prime Time,” has been fired immediately.
The network had announced on Tuesday they were suspending Cuomo “indefinitely” after information came to light that he had been secretly working to aid his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, over sexual harassment allegations.
Below is CNN’s full statement just released Saturday:
Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother’s defense.
We have retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately.
While in the process of that review, additional information has come to light. Despite the termination, we will investigate as appropriate.
Statement on Chris Cuomo’s termination from CNN. pic.twitter.com/yKPwYtMznD
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) December 4, 2021
According to the New York Times, Cuomo released the following statement after his termination:
“This is not how I want my time at CNN to end but I have already told you why and how I helped my brother. So let me now say as disappointing as this is, I could not be more proud of the team at ‘Cuomo Prime Time’ and the work we did as CNN’s #1 show in the most competitive time slot. I owe them all and will miss that group of special people who did really important work.”
Breaking News: CNN has fired Chris Cuomo on Saturday following the network’s investigation into his efforts to help his brother, Andrew Cuomo, fight off multiple sexual harassment allegations. https://t.co/0QISk1LUr7
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 4, 2021
CNN fires Chris Cuomo, “effective immediately,” after a review of how he aided his brother who was accused of sexual misconducthttps://t.co/RYefMJ1VZj
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) December 4, 2021
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About time!
2 down more to go!! 🍋next!! Thank goodness -don’t have to see those two anymore.
Yeah! Good Ridance. Maybe Joey will hire him to do some of his corrupt work
Cnn only fired him because of the backlash they got over him being just suspended and the fact they brought back the guy who was chocking his chicken on air.
Another domino falls.
God is great! Keep praying “We the people”!!!!
Good riddance!
Those two evil doers are just the tip of the iceberg!! Bring it on! I want to see them get the BIG fish! 44
No one is infallible. Pride will bring one down low. Doesn’t matter if he was protecting his family. Do it in your own time.
More winning
🎉 Thank God. Now the women n the CNN and surrounding area will be a little safer. The Predators r gone. 👍
Ha Ha Ha!!!! You actually were the reason Fake News became a thing!!Yay!!!!!! Best news ever!!!! CNN must really have dirt they can’t sweep away!! Mind blowing.
Karma it’s a bitch
Well deserved. He’ll turn up on another 💩network.
Finally, the Cuomo crime family being taken down, one by one. Made my day. Those two smug asses getting what they deserve. Glad I won’t have to look at the two arrogant nut jobs any longer.
Hopefully he doesn’t receive any payouts either or pension either.
Don’t be fooled they have new owners . They are now tied up with hbo max so the person with the most stock has stated he thinks it is time to go back to their roots and report the news not political opinion. We shall see
You mean you are proud of the despicable lies and hate you spread. Glad you got canned for good chris cuomo and your little brother too. Ain’t karma a bitch.