ABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off air ‘indefinitely’ over Charlie Kirk comments
ABC and Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely after his false remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassin, following pressure from the Federal Communications Commission and affiliate broadcasters.
- ABC has pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' indefinitely after backlash over comments made by Kimmel about Charlie Kirk's murder, which were considered offensive and insensitive by Nexstar's president, Andrew Alford.
- Nexstar Media Group decided to replace Kimmel's show after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened action against ABC's broadcasting license.
- Carr's statements regarding Kimmel's comments were described as an explicit threat, impacting Disney's swift decision to pull the show.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom praised Nexstar for pulling Kimmel's show, suggesting it was necessary to uphold community values and serve the public interest.
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