Of course, CNN being what it is, no mention of that was made in the firing show cancellation announcement, which blamed the termination of D.L. Hughley’s weekend talk show on “budget constraints.”
The statement continued:
D.L. approached CNN about being permanently based in Los Angeles, where his family lives. To accommodate this, we agreed upon a new role where he will be a contributor for the network based in Los Angeles. We are eager to continue our relationship with D.L. who is a tremendous talent and a valued colleague.
Why is it not surprising that CNN would be “eager to continue [its] relationship” with a man who had the following exchange with RNC Chairman Michael Steele last Saturday night:
