Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson both lawyer up with the same attorney

On a surprising day, both Don Lemon of CNN and Tucker Carlson of Fox News were fired from their positions, leading some to wonder if it was a coincidence or a National Cable News Cleaning House Day.

The dismissals were reportedly not amicable. Lemon expressed his shock on Twitter, while CNN disputed his statement. Carlson was allegedly pushed out by Rupert Murdoch and blindsided by his firing.

Both former hosts have hired attorney Bryan Freedman, who has made a name for himself in entertainment law by representing television personalities against their networks. Freedman previously represented Sage Steele in her legal battle with ESPN, Chris Harrison during his departure from The Bachelor, and Gabrielle Union after she was let go from America’s Got Talent. He also managed Megyn Kelly’s exit from NBC and currently represents Chris Cuomo in his network departure.

The fact that both Lemon and Carlson have hired the same attorney is another way in which their careers will be linked moving forward.