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Jimmy Kimmel Live! Suspended

ABC has announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be taken off the air indefinitely. The network described the preemption as effective “for the foreseeable future.”

Reason for Suspension

The decision follows widespread backlash over Kimmel’s recent remarks regarding the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Nexstar Responds

Nexstar Media Group, which owns and partners with several ABC stations, confirmed it would preempt the show starting Wednesday. The company stated it “strongly objects” to Kimmel’s comments on Kirk’s death.

Kimmel’s Remarks

Earlier, Kimmel criticized how Kirk’s death was politicized, referring to the perpetrator as being labeled unfairly. He also mocked former President Trump’s reaction, comparing it to the way “a four-year-old mourns a goldfish.”

Public Backlash

Kimmel’s comments drew sharp criticism from viewers and media watchdogs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned that affiliates could face fines or license revocations if content with a “pattern of news distortion” continued to air.

Trump Reacts

Former President Donald Trump, on a state visit to the UK, praised the show’s cancellation on Truth Social. He criticized Kimmel’s talent and ratings, calling him and Seth Meyers “two total losers.”

Impact

The suspension highlights the growing scrutiny on late-night hosts’ political commentary and raises questions about free speech, network responsibility, and the limits of satire in sensitive matters.