Chris Cuomo Wants CNN to Pay Through the Nose

If you believe CNN media critic Brian Stelter, it was former CNN host Chris Cuomo that toppled the Jeff Zucker empire at CNN and it appears that he isn’t done yet.

Page Six says that Cuomo wants a $60 million dollar payout to go away and stay quiet.

Page Six writes, Cuomo isn’t backing down in his battle with CNN following the ouster of his boss Jeff Zucker — the anchor intends to demand as much as a $60 million settlement, according to sources. He is prepared to demand not the $18 million left on his contract, but as much as $60 million.

Multiple sources tell Page Six that Cuomo, who was fired in December for helping his brother fend off sexual harassment allegations, is ready to dig his heels in by claiming that Zucker not only knew about his dealings with the governor — but that the network boss had his own inappropriate dealings with Andrew.

FTVLive Take: Cuomo will not get anywhere near the $60 mil that he is looking for. But don’t be surprised if the two sides come to an agreement, the details of which will not be made public and Cuomo drops his lawsuit.

Bottom line, Jeff Zucker hired Chris Cuomo and that is where the blame lies.