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ABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off air ‘indefinitely’ over Charlie Kirk comments

ABC suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live" after host's remarks on Charlie Kirk's shooting sparked conservative backlash and FCC threats; show averaged 1.57 million viewers last season, Nielsen reported.

  • ABC has pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' from its schedule indefinitely following host Jimmy Kimmel's comments regarding the death of Charlie Kirk, who was shot on September 10.
  • Nexstar Media Group criticized Kimmel's remarks as offensive and insensitive, stating they do not reflect community values.
  • Sinclair declined to air Kimmel's show and demanded that he apologize to Kirk's family and make a donation.
  • Kirk was shot on September 10 while giving a speech, leading to broader discussions about media bias and political discourse.
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