CNN anchor Don Lemon on Friday said he was "sick of political parties," revealing that he has "been an independent for a long time."

Lemon made the remarks while discussing Oprah Winfrey's campaign speech this week for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) with CNN host Chris Cuomo.

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“I love the spirit of Oprah's speech today, who is an independent. She's sick of political parties like me,” Lemon said. “I’ve been an independent for a long time. Don't I own my own mind and my own vote? And don't tell me who to vote for.”

Lemon added that he had already voted in this year's election.

"I vote, by the way. I just voted, I did it because we’re going to be Tuesday night in D.C., so I sent it my ballot yesterday," he added.

Oprah on Thursday stumped for Abrams, telling a cheering crowd that their votes will not be "denied" amid allegations of voter suppression in the state led by Republicans. She later went door-to-door to campaign for Abrams in Georgia.

Oprah also campaigned for then-candidate Barack Obama Barack Hussein ObamaMichelle Obama and Jennifer Lopez exchange Ginsburg memories Pence defends Trump's 'obligation' to nominate new Supreme Court justice The militia menace MORE in 2008 and was seen as a key figure in his victory over Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonButtigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Senate GOP sees early Supreme Court vote as political booster shot Poll: 51 percent of voters want to abolish the electoral college MORE for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

The legendary former talk show host, whose credits include a best supporting actress nomination for "The Color Purple," has supported several Democratic candidates, including backing Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE in the 2016 presidential campaign. She also hosted a fundraiser for then-Newark Mayor Cory Booker Cory Anthony BookerBipartisan praise pours in after Ginsburg's death DHS opens probe into allegations at Georgia ICE facility Democratic lawmakers call for an investigation into allegations of medical neglect at Georgia ICE facility MORE to help launch his successful New Jersey Senate bid in 2013.

Lemon, 52, made headlines in recent days for his claim that "the biggest terror threat in this country is white men," while adding that "there is no travel ban on them" in an exchange with Cuomo earlier this week. The exchange prompted heavy criticism, mostly from conservatives on social media.