In a clash of titans that seems more suited for a Hollywood script than real life, Elon Musk has thrown some playful shade at Don Lemon by comparing him to Veruca Salt, the notoriously bratty character from “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” This comparison emerged amidst the drama surrounding Lemon’s abruptly canceled show on Musk’s social media platform, X.

The beef kicked off when Musk, not known for mincing words, nixed Lemon’s contract for his upcoming TV gig on X, leaving the media sphere buzzing. The root of the fallout? A controversial interview where Lemon’s probing questions apparently struck a nerve with Musk, leading to the show’s premature end.

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Lemon, seeking to clear the air, turned to his former stomping ground, CNN, to unpack the events with Erin Burnett. During this tell-all, snippets of the contentious interview were broadcasted, shedding light on topics that poked the bear – from hate speech on X to Musk’s personal life.

Adding a dash of intrigue to the saga, reports surfaced that Lemon had some lofty demands during his contract negotiations with Musk, including a free Tesla Cybertruck and a cool $8 million, with a $5 million advance. When TMZ caught up with Lemon post-drama, he insisted that X would benefit from his presence. Musk’s playful jab suggests he begs to differ.

This spicy exchange has not only captivated their respective followers but also sparked discussions about the balance between journalistic inquiry and personal boundaries. As the dust settles, one thing is clear: when tech moguls and media personalities collide, the result is as unpredictable as a trip to Wonka’s factory.