Jimmy Kimmel's Show Pulled Indefinitely Following Controversial Remarks About Charlie Kirk
ABC and Disney have indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show after his offensive comments regarding Charlie Kirk's assassination, prompting backlash from the FCC and political figures.
Jimmy Kimmel pulled off air ‘indefinitely’ after Charlie Kirk comments
New York Daily News
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel indefinitely following Charlie Kirk comments
Washington Examiner
Overview
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened action against ABC and Disney over Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk, labeling them as 'the sickest conduct possible.'
- In response to Kimmel's remarks, ABC and Disney have pulled his late-night show indefinitely, raising questions about his future in the industry.
- Nexstar Media Group's ABC-affiliated stations will also preempt Kimmel's show due to the controversial comments made by the host.
- Kimmel's comments, which mocked Trump's response to Kirk's death, have drawn criticism from Republicans and led to his show being suspended.
- Former President Trump praised the cancellation of Kimmel's show on Truth Social, calling it 'Great News for America' and criticizing Kimmel's talent.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the "unprecedented" and "shocking" nature of Disney's decision, raising concerns about free speech. They editorially question the inflammatory nature of Kimmel's comments and connect Disney's action to past instances of corporate capitulation, suggesting a pattern of pressure on hosts.
"Disney’s unprecedented move to indefinitely pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! from ABC‘s airwaves has the late-night world, and the country, in shock."
Deadline"Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED."
Deadline"Kimmel offered his blunt assessment of the aftermath of Kirk’s death: “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.”"
Deadline"Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country."
USA TODAY"ABC's move comes just hours after Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr threatened to “take action” against Disney and ABC over Kimmel's remarks."
NBC News"The FCC has no authority to control what a late night TV host can say, and the First Amendment protects Americans’ right to speculate on current events even if those speculations later turn out to be incorrect."
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FAQ
Jimmy Kimmel made controversial comments mocking Trump's response to Charlie Kirk's death and accused conservatives of trying to politically manipulate the accused assassin, which led to backlash and suspension of his show.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to take action against ABC and Disney over Jimmy Kimmel's comments, labeling them as 'the sickest conduct possible.'
Former President Trump praised the cancellation of Kimmel's show on Truth Social, calling it 'Great News for America' and criticized Kimmel's talent, reflecting Republican criticism of the comments.
ABC and Disney announced that Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show will be pulled off the air indefinitely, but they have not provided further details.
Yes, Nexstar Media Group's ABC-affiliated stations will preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show due to the controversial comments.
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