Don Lemon escapes to California with his partner after CNN anchor had SECOND blowout at staff

Don Lemon has taken a break to California with his partner after it was revealed that he ‘lost his mind’ and screamed at his colleagues in a second incident.

The CNN This Morning host allegedly made Kaitlan Collins run from the set in tears on December 8 after he berated her in front of the television crew and their other co-host.

He was told to take a day to ‘cool off’ by boss Chris Licht, but instead blew up on staffers after a company newsletter featured a story about his altercation with the White House Correspondent.

Lemon, 56, reportedly went ‘ballistic’ at staffers who highlighted the spat with Collins, according to RadarOnline – with the host claiming she ‘interrupted him’ during a December broadcast.

He is now enjoying a vacation in Beverly Hills with his partner Tim Moloney, who posted a picture of the pair – ignoring the claims Lemon flew into a rage.

The CNN This Morning host allegedly made Kaitlan Collins run from the set in tears on December 8 after he berated her in front of the television crew and their other co-host 

He is now enjoying a vacation in Beverly Hills with his partner Tim Moloney, who posted a picture of the pair – ignoring the claims Lemon flew into a rage

The pair fled New York for Los Angeles and seemed to be enjoying the sunshine in the Golden State and ignoring the drama unfolding at home.

Real estate agent Moloney posted the series of snaps, which included a picture of the popular ‘Bienvenidos Amigos’ script on the pillars near the entrance of the landmark, the hotel parking lot and palm trees.

Collins, 30, the youngest chief White House Correspondent on CNN, reportedly wants to be on set with the anchor ‘as little as possible’ after the incident.

The argument took place off-camera on December 8, which left Collins ‘visibly upset’ and other members of staff ‘shaken ‘by his outburst.

Both Collins and Lemon are both represented by agent Jay Sures, with their fellow anchor Poppy Harlow witnessing the initial heated exchange.

Collins and Lemon have starred alongside each other on the show since it started three months ago.

The pair, along with Harlow, used to arrive to red carpets and events as a unit but now appear to arrive separately and seem to want to stay far away from each other.

While it’s unclear whether Collins intentionally interrupted Lemon, one source referred to him as ‘bossy’ and ‘difficult to work with.’

The argument took place off-camera on December 8, which left Collins ‘visibly upset’ and other members of staff ‘shaken ‘by his outburst

The pair fled New York for Los Angeles and seemed to be enjoying the sunshine in the Golden State and ignoring the drama unfolding at home.

The source added that he was given notes to talk less during the show and share the stage with Harlow and Collins.

Lemon used to have his own show – Don Lemon Tonight – before Licht canceled it and created the new morning show.

CNN boss Licht previously promised to give the company a makeover since his take over last year but seems to have had little impact.

The company has not addressed the allegations, but Licht approved shocking layoffs last year, leaving many staffers shocked.

There have been a number of changes at the broadcaster, with the executive producer of CNN This Morning, Eric Hall, being ousted and moved to a new role at CNN tonight.

Former CBS producer Chris Russell was tapped up to replace Hall, with the staff shakeup also affecting Lemon.

He moved Lemon from his primetime show to the morning show as an anchor in a reshuffle of the broadcasters’ talent.

His 10pm show, Don Lemon Tonight, was canceled amid lackluster ratings, with Lemon initially saying that the move was not a ‘demotion’.

Collins and Lemon have starred alongside each other on the show since it started three months ago

Lemon used to have his own show Don Lemon Tonight, before Licht canceled it and created the new morning show

But sources told The New York Post that he ‘wasn’t happy’ to share the limelight with both Collins and Harlow.

They added that he was also unimpressed with the fact that Collins had worked for the Daily Caller before her gig covering the Trump White House for CNN.

Lemon has been ‘given notes’ to speak less and let his co-hosts also have the limelight. 

One source added: ‘Don’s a bossy guy and difficult to work with — even he would admit that. He was a solo act before. He doesn’t want to be in Destiny’s Child.

‘Don has an intractable ego. My understanding is he wants the show to be about him. I don’t know how you fix that. It’s a very difficult situation.’

It comes after podcast host Megyn Kelly predicted the incident with Collins wasn’t the first time Lemon lost his cool on a co-worker, adding she suspected it wouldn’t be his last either.

She added Lemon he ‘better be careful,’ adding she would have had him fired if he pulled that on her – and also commented that the show is on ‘its last legs before it even got on its first legs.’

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The source added that he was given notes to talk less during the show and share the stage with Harlow and Collins

Collins, 30, the youngest chief White House Correspondent on CNN, reportedly wants to be on set with the anchor ‘as little as possible’ after the incident. Pictured: Lemon with co-stars Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins at an NBA game 

A rep from CNN declined to comment on the incident but said: ‘In just three months, these anchors have created a compelling morning show that breaks news and drives the conversation.’

Since the incident, Lemon has been sent to Memphis and on other assignments, while Collins working remotely from Washington DC on several occasions in January. 

A CNN rep said Collins has been on assignment as she also serves as the chief correspondent for the show, adding: ‘The intent was always for the anchors to get out from behind the news desk, and they are doing an extraordinary job taking viewers inside the most important news stories of the day.’ 

Lemon’s December blow-up isn’t the first wrong move he’s made while adjusting to sharing the limelight with his new colleagues.

A week prior he was shot down by Collins and Harlow after they accused him of mansplaining why the US men’s soccer team should get paid more – despite their lack of success.

He insisted that he was joking when he said that men were ‘more interesting to watch’- with the interaction making for awkward viewing.

CNN This Morning has suffered a ratings bomb and early last month experienced its least-viewed week since launch, averaging just over 330,000 viewers