Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
What’s Going On
1. Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
ABC has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Jimmy Kimmel made remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. In his monologue, Kimmel suggested that “many in MAGA land” were trying to distance themselves from the shooter and politicize the situation.
2. Backlash & Network Reactions
ABC affiliates (particularly those under Nexstar and Sinclair) pulled the show from their stations, calling Kimmel’s comments offensive and insensitive.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel’s statements, accusing them of spreading misinformation. He also indicated possible regulatory action against ABC/Disney.
Other late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, etc., have voiced solidarity with Kimmel, framing the suspension as a threat to free speech.
Some critics, including Bill Maher, have said Kimmel was wrong in how he characterized the shooter’s political leanings.
There are reports that Kimmel and Disney are in talks to possibly bring Jimmy Kimmel Live! back.
Meanwhile, staffers have said there has been no clear communication from ABC about when or if the show will resume.
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