US EditionABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off air ‘indefintely’ over Charlie Kirk comments
- ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show off the air indefinitely after his comments about Charlie Kirk's killing, a network spokesperson confirmed to the Wall Street Journal.
- Nexstar Media Group criticized Kimmel's remarks as 'offensive and insensitive' at a critical time in political discourse, leading to the preemption of his show.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned ABC about Kimmel's remarks, stating that it could lead to an investigation into the violation of public interest guidelines.
- Governor Spencer Cox stated that the suspect, Tyler Robinson, had a 'leftist ideology' and targeted Kirk due to his beliefs.
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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…
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Replaced With Charlie Kirk Tribute Special By Sinclair ABC Affiliates
Amid the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a major ABC affiliate appears to be making an example of the time slot. Sinclair, which boasts the largest ABC affiliate group in the country, announced that they will instead air “a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk” this Friday after the network’s announcement that the late-night show […]
In the US, after the assassination of Trump's confidant Kirk, a debate about public statements and freedom of expression is raging. Now the furor becomes one of the most famous late-night talkers.
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