I miss Richie, i wish him well, and hope that CNN retains him, he's still human, nobody is above bad habits. Richie is one of the best, he's rare gem, again i wish him well in his rehab.

IYK, Los Angeles, CA, United States

We need fun and irreverent people like Richard Quest to prick a few of the above quoted Holier Than Thou! bubbles of Self Conceit &deceit. CNN Europe needs all the lighter moments and presenters it can> that way it can remain infinately more watchable than the U.S. Version which is truely dire.

Jane , Mallorca, Spain

Richard Quest is a brilliant journalist who had the misfortune of being caught in an unfortunate situation. CNN has benefited greatly in having him there. We watch business because he makes business which can be dull rather enjoyable. Hang in there Richard, who among us is a saint?

Christine Otieno, Accra, Ghana

I hated Richard on the BBC -- especially his irritating voice-- but I now likehis shows a lot & CNN's not the same w/out him. Even a junkie is preferable to larry King! So I hope he cleans up his act & gets back on air. CNN Int'l will not be int'l until he's back & Larry/Anderson Cooper are gone!

Philip, Hua Hin, Thailand

I am an elderly American retired in France.From the comments above apparently Quest has a number of British supporters. Too bad. He is the most abrasive, obnoxious buffoon on TV and I have always wondered who is his godfather at CNN, Terminate him and permit thousands of us to return to CNN.

milton Hinshaw, Garons, France

CNN in trouble
What does CNN AcQuest not to air Quest?
This BeQuest is not serving us, the viewers.
We know that Quest is starting his conQuest!
CNN on the other hand is on the InQuest.
I believe CNN is somewhat BrusQuest, are our opinions not heard?
We stand behind Quest and this is turning into our Quest!
The world has many things that are Questionable.
CNN should hold a Questionary - we support Mr. Quest.
Subject matter of the controversy is now a SeQuester , Question for how long?
Alex
Latvia

Alex van der Beek, Riga, Latvia

He deserve to stay. This was a trap!

BARTH, PARIS, FRANCE

Richard Quest is undoubtedly in my opinion one of CNNs most versatile and well equiped presenters. I hope he gets back on his feet and back to entertaining people.

Thomas Raftery, Melbourne, Australia

Get him back on CNN asap. He's by far and a way one of the most interesting and engaging journalists working today!

Hamish, London, UK

a fun guy..it would be a shame if the media moguls claim his scalp.....it could turn him into a media martyr....and his career would flourish elsewhere I am sure.......I willingly allow him into my hotel rooms in the early hours around the world although I can only understand half of what he says.

david, amsterdam, netherlands

I can't stand the guy. Having been regularly trapped in hotels with only CNN, the worst channel on earth. I hope he never sees the light of a TV recording light again!

Peter, London,

Oh come on.......

I've met Richard, he's a nice guy.

While I don't condone his behaviour, lets all step down off the high-horse.

Everyone has done something that they would hate to be made public, Richard's only problem is that he got caught.

Be more careful in future......

Luke, Auckland,

Quest has developed a huge rapport with the CNN audience. I watch his shows regularly and feel I know him personally. When you know somebody, you are more prepared to forgive their mistakes. I'm looking forward to Richard's almighty return!

Jason, Reading, England

This big mouth needs to be knocked down a notch..I hope his getting caught as a drug user and in an embarrassing public sex quest is enough to do it. CNN needs to take a hard look at keeping him on board. My vote would be to send him packing and go back to the BBC, if they'll take him back.

billy bouy, chicago,

Come on! Rather than condemining these people with obvious problems let's start looking towards rehab to get them back up and maintaIning their effectivity in the community.
As long as it not one's self we are talkiong about. lets crucify
the perp!
"Those of you that live without sin

Timothy Slough, Houston, United States

I vote for let him go. he is not unique. there will be another person to take his job. just like in any other industry. He messed it so pay for it. but he could be better off he could retired and enjoy life before the big heart attack comes to get him.

sabino gonzalez, santa monica, usa

Richard Quest should be fired immediately, right along with McCafferty... The quality at CNN has changed dramatically in the past few years, they appear so one-sided. I lived and breathed CNN International when first relocating, now I just turn it off and read via the Internet for news.

Kathy, Kerkrade, Netherlands,

I dont think he should get off, why just because he is famous? Anyone of us would be fired if caught with meth

John Boom, London, UK