CNN Anchor Don Lemon Discusses His Sexuality With Mo'Nique: May 18, 2011
Don Lemon discusses his sexuality on The Mo'Nique Show.
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An Award-Winning Entrance - The Mo'Nique Show welcomes Don Lemon to the Penthouse. Lemon, an award-wining CNN anchor, recently released his memoir, Transparent.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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Primetime Icon - One of the first things Mo'Nique and Lemon discussed is the small number of Black journalists on major news networks. Lemon has been with CNN for close to five years and has a primetime slot with the channel.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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A True Survivor - During the evening's discussion, Lemon raised his concerns over sexual abuse in the Black community. Lemon is a victim of sexual abuse and explained the tumultuous effect it had on his life.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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The Big Reveal - The biggest revelation in Lemon's book is that he is gay. He explains the significance of this news to Mo'Nique while the audience applauds him for his courage.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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A Fitting Entrance - Fitness guru and Hollywood trainer, Jeanette Jenkins enters the Penthouse, warmly greeting Lemon on her way to the couch. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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"Body of a Goddess" - Upon taking her seat, Mo'Nique remarked that Jenkins has the "body of a goddess." One of Jenkins' latest initiatives is the Healthy Fitness Challenge--a national contest that encourages participants to embark on a 12-week journey to fitness.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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The Healthy Fitness Challenge - Finalists for the Healthy Fitness Challenge were determined by participants' passion and desire to get into shape. Images of the finalists can be seen here. Due to the popularity of the Healthy Fitness Challenge, the contest has been extended for 12 more weeks.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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A True Believer - Jenkins admits that she never loses faith when it comes to weight loss, no matter how tough the challenge. She says her mother always believed in her and she tries to instill that same encouragement when helping people to lose weight. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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A Stretch A Day - One of Jenkins' latest endeavors is the workout DVD Power Yoga. Jenkins believes that one simple stretch a day can help America's weight problem.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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The Penthouse Playaz! - From left: James "Big Jim" Wright (Musical Director), Debra Killings (Bassist), John "Lil John" Roberts (Drummer), Doc Powell (Guitarist) and Daniel Moore (Keyboardist). (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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Makin' It Look Effortless - The Penthouse Playaz are all veterans in the recording industry, however they were assembled as a group for The Mo'Nique Show. Each night they make sure to set the right mood in the Penthouse. (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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The Other "Lil John" - Drummer John "Lil John" Roberts talks about how he got into playing the drums with the encouragement of his family.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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TMS Guitar Hero - Doc Powell rocks out on his guitar, showing off skills that have been honed over the course of 35 years in the music business.(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)
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All About the Playaz - The Penthouse Playaz perform their very own original, "It's All About Love." (Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)