Don Lemon is just not saying by no means about returning to CNN — which fired him final 12 months — and even has some necessities in thoughts, however he is additionally very real looking about why it ain’t occurring … more than likely.

The famed newsman joined us on the “TMZ Podcast” this week, and revealed he’d be open to going again to his former employer in the event that they supplied a specific firm automobile — yet one more related to Elon Musk, sarcastically.

We’re assured he was joking, however Don was critical about not holding his breath for a name from CNN. He says there is no unhealthy blood between them, but in addition defined why it is in all probability not a fantastic match, for him a minimum of.

ICYMI … Don did get again on CNN briefly final week to debate the fallout from his Elon interview — and he admits it felt surreal to be speaking to the outlet that reduce him free.

That feeling may clarify why he is not all gung-ho about any potential for a reunion, however the different motive he is hesitant … the hours!

Don instructed us, “I do not know if I might wish to do a present 5 days per week or what have you ever. It might simply rely upon what it’s.”

As for a doable return to X — the place Elon pulled the plug on Don’s new present after their sit down — the journalist tells us that is additionally unlikely, and he known as the entire expertise a waste of his time.

Now, whereas DL sounds all kumbaya with CNN, the identical cannot be mentioned about Elon.

Once we raised that skilled break-up, he slammed the billionaire for failing to reside as much as the guarantees he made after first inviting Don to launch a present on the social media platform.

But, regardless of his sturdy emotions on the matter, Don says he nonetheless tries to have a never-say-never stance concerning X.

As they are saying, by no means burn a bridge!