US EditionDisney+ and Hulu cancellations rose after ABC briefly pulled ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Subscription cancellations for Disney+ and Hulu doubled in September amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, with 7.1 million total cancellations reported by analytics firm Antenna.
- Trixie Mattel appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's Drag Queen Storytime, where he read from Eric Trump's memoir while engaging kids in conversation about their reading choices and preferences.
- During the segment, the children humorously expressed their dislike for the book, with one requesting to skip straight to lunch instead of continuing with the story.
- Kimmel's portrayal of the segment sparked mixed reactions online, with criticism labeling it as political indoctrination rather than entertainment.
- Despite controversies, Kimmel's show continues to air segments involving drag queens and conservative literature, reflecting ongoing cultural divisions.
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Disney+, Hulu cancellations spike following Kimmel’s suspension
Both Hulu and Disney+ experienced a significant rise in cancellations in August, following Disney's brief suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on ABC. The rate of cancellations doubled for both streaming platforms, according to The Wall Street Journal. The cancellations come after some celebrities, including Cynthia Nixon and Howard Stern, said they were dropping their subscriptions and told others to do the same. The Journal looked at data from…
For a short time, ABC late-night moderator Jimmy Kimmel was banished from the nocturnal program. As it turns out, this cost more customers than expected.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lim Hwa-seop = Following the suspension of the late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC in the United States, Disney affiliates' online video services...
Disney+ and Hulu cancellations rose after ABC briefly pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Business)
Disney+ and Hulu subscription cancellations rose during the month that ABC briefly cancelled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!, " according to data from subscription analytics company Antenna. Walt Disney Co. owns the streaming platforms and ABC. ABC pulled the show off the air for less than a week in Septem...
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