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Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been suspended indefinitely by ABC. The network confirmed the program would be preempted “for the foreseeable future,” starting immediately. This drastic action follows intense backlash to comments made by Kimmel.
The controversy stems from Kimmel’s remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday monologue, Kimmel criticized how the death was being politicized by certain groups. He characterized the shooter as being aligned with the “MAGA gang” and mocked former President Trump’s public reaction to the tragedy.
Media company Nexstar, which owns numerous ABC affiliates, announced the decision to pull the show. The company stated it “strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel.” This move will remove the program from 32 stations, significantly reducing its national audience.
The backlash was not limited to the network level. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr issued a warning to affiliates that continued to air the show. He indicated they could potentially face fines or even license revocations for broadcasting content that could be seen as news distortion.
Former President Donald Trump publicly praised the cancellation from overseas. On his Truth Social platform, he called it “Great News for America” and labeled Kimmel as having “ZERO talent.” He also took the opportunity to criticize other late-night hosts, Seth Meyers and Stephen Colbert.
The suspension marks one of the most severe consequences for a modern television host. It highlights the intense political divisions influencing media and entertainment. The future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! remains uncertain as the network navigates this controversy.
