Chris Cuomo is no stranger to making headlines, and the news anchor has recently opened up about his 2021 firing from CNN. In an interview on Anthony Scaramucci’s podcast, Open Book, Cuomo discussed being “knocked sideways” when he found out he was losing his job and the difficult emotions he had to work through.
Cuomo explained that he had to utilize therapy to help him process the pain and hurt he experienced from being axed by CNN. He credited his therapist for helping him move forward and said he was still seeing through his arbitration demand of $125 million from the network.
The anchor also discussed his brother Andrew Cuomo’s sexual misconduct scandal and how he had to accept his flaws and work through his own damage. He said he had to fight against the temptation to let the situation consume him and he reminded himself that he had too many people counting on him.
He also talked about his book, Deep Denial, being scrapped by William Morrow imprint Custom House after his firing from CNN. He is now suing over the situation and believes that his job was wrongfully taken from him.
Chris Cuomo’s story is a powerful reminder of the pain and hurt that can come from being fired and his strength to work through it and keep pushing forward. Despite the difficult times he has faced, Cuomo is still determined to fight for what he believes is right and is an example of how to handle difficult situations with courage and resilience.
