Don Lemon's next plan after ‘surviving’ $7 million-a-year CNN gigMEDIA

Scandal-scarred former CNN anchor Don Lemon played the victim Wednesday, claiming at the Time 100 Gala in New York that he is a “survivor” after being ousted from his high-payi

The controversial ex-anchor of “CNN This Morning” was fired Monday just weeks after a damning report alleged years of “diva-like” and misogynistic behavior.

Don Lemon“There are lots of things that come your way that are unexpected, but I’m a survivor.”

The Baton Rouge native reportedly made $7 million a year at the network. He’s expected to walk away with a $25 million payout.

Lemon — who also sparked outrage in February when he described 51-year-old Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley as not “in her prime” — also insisted he had “no

Don Lemon“I live my life with no regrets and whatever I did, I did, I owned,” he told Extra. “I don’t look back and don’t want to change things in the past … Onward.”

He then boasted about having the luxury of taking time off despite the sudden and unceremonial axing.

Don Lemon“I’m gonna spend my summer on the beach and on the boat, and with my family.”

Don Lemon“Just chill out and then I’ll see what happens next, but I’m fortunate enough to be in a position where I can do that.”

Meanwhile, the embattled TV personality narrowly avoided an embarrassing run-in with his former co-anchor Poppy Harlow, 50, and his former boss Chris Licht, 51, at the Time 100 eve

Event organizers — who hadn’t expected Lemon to show up — scrambled to have him, Licht and Harlow seated at separate tables for the dinner.

Insider“Of course, Don was invited but nobody actually expected him to come tonight. We hope there won’t be any awkward moments.”

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