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ABC hopes to bring Jimmy Kimmel back, but temperature needs to be taken down under FCC threats
ABC paused Jimmy Kimmel's show after FCC chair threatened to revoke broadcast licenses, citing safety concerns amid political backlash and threats to staff and advertisers.
- On September 18, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Entertainment Co-chairman Dana Walden preempted Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely to shield him and the company, and sources say Disney is hopeful for a return path.
- Monday, Kimmel's monologue targeted Charlie Kirk's suspected killer and labeled Trump supporters the 'MAGA gang', prompting right-wing backlash he planned to address Wednesday.
- After doxxing and threats emerged, Disney employees and Jimmy Kimmel Live! staff received death threats, raising security and safety concerns for employees and show advertisers.
- With his contract running through May 2026, Kimmel has not yet spoken publicly as demonstrators picketed outside The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
- Wednesday, after FCC chair Brendan Carr threatened to pull ABC affiliate licenses on a conservative podcast, insiders warned this affects all ABC network and all its shows, with a veteran television news producer calling it a terrifying threat.
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