US EditionABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off air ‘indefintely’ over Charlie Kirk comments
ABC indefinitely suspends Jimmy Kimmel Live following his false claims about Charlie Kirk's assassination, prompting widespread backlash and preemption by major affiliate stations.
- ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off air indefinitely due to controversial comments made by Kimmel regarding Tyler Robinson, according to an ABC spokesperson.
- Nexstar Media Group, which operates 200 stations, labeled Kimmel's remarks as "offensive and insensitive" and criticized him for not reflecting community values.
- Governor Spencer Cox stated that Robinson held a "leftist ideology," which contradicts Kimmel's claims about him.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argued that Kimmel's suspension was due to government pressure, suggesting potential legal actions stemming from this incident.
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ABC to stop airing Jimmy Kimmel Live!, citing comments made after Charlie Kirk killing
Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it will indefinitely stop airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! after remarks the late-night host made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination came under harsh criticism from the head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel’s show after criticism from affiliate owner, FCC head over Charlie Kirk comments
LOS ANGELES, California — “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was pulled from the air “indefinitely” by ABC after the head of the FCC threatened legal action because of the host’s comments about reactions to the slaying of Charlie Kirk.
Sinclair wants Jimmy Kimmel to donate to Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA
Jimmy Kimmel, the host of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” delivers an opening monologue at the start of his show. (Still frame via broadcast) Local television broadcaster Sinclair, Inc. has pulled future airings of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” from its ABC affiliated broadcast stations amid concerns over remarks the talk show host made during a monologue on Monday. In a statement e-mailed to The Desk on Wednesday, Sinclair said it would not air the late night…
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