Alisyn Camerota, after a decade at CNN, received a touching send-off from her former colleagues, despite the network’s lack of acknowledgment upon her departure.
Alisyn Camerota’s exit from CNN last month was met with silence from the network, leaving many surprised. Her decade-long contribution seemed to go unnoticed, much to the disappointment of her colleagues.
Former CNN honcho Jeff Zucker and his partner, Allison Gollust, took matters into their own hands by hosting a dinner in Camerota’s honour at Il Buco in New York. The gathering attracted both current and former CNN personalities, including Don Lemon, Sara Sidner, Jon Berman, David Axelrod, and Erin Burnett.
Don Lemon shared during his YouTube show’s ‘Hot Topics’ segment that this dinner was ‘the only time I missed working at CNN.’ He fondly referred to himself as Camerota’s ‘first work husband’ and reminisced about their time together at the network.
According to sources, no acknowledgment from CNN was provided, not even a simple champagne toast. It was described as ‘awful’ by attendees who felt Camerota deserved a proper farewell.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere at Il Buco was celebratory. There were heartfelt toasts and shared memories of CNN’s heyday. It was a night of camaraderie and nostalgia for those who had moved on from the network.
A source mentioned the evening felt reminiscent of ‘the Jeff and Allison era’ when such gatherings were common. Zucker and Camerota’s close friendship was evident, reminding attendees of past CNN reunions.
Despite the joyous occasion, the dinner coincided with another round of layoffs at CNN, adding a bittersweet note to the celebrations. Camerota herself was in charge of the guest list, notably excluding her former ‘New Day’ co-anchor, Chris Cuomo.
Although CNN has not commented on Camerota’s departure, the support from her former colleagues speaks volumes about her impact on them during her tenure.
Alisyn Camerota may not have received the farewell she deserved from CNN, but the heartfelt gathering orchestrated by Jeff Zucker and Allison Gollust was a testament to her lasting impression on her colleagues.
