CNN faces prime-time uncertainty after firing Chris Cuomo

Don Lemon is viewed internally as one contender to fill Mr. Cuomo’s time-slot, according to people familiar with the matter. Mr. Lemon, 55 years old, hosts “Don Lemon Tonight” from 10 p.m. to midnight. If the network moves Mr. Lemon to 9 p.m., it could tap an up-and-coming anchor to fill the vacancy from 11 p.m. to midnight, the people said.

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Other anchors who could be a fit for the role include Norah O’Donnell, who helms “CBS Evening News”; Laura Coates, who has filled in for Mr. Lemon; and Michael Smerconish, who was tapped to fill in for Mr. Cuomo on a temporary basis, some people close to the network said.

Jake Tapper, one of CNN’s most prominent anchors, isn’t interested in the 9 p.m. time-slot, according to a person familiar with the situation, in part because he doesn’t want to host an opinion-driven show.

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