US EditionFormer Disney CEO criticizes Kimmel’s suspension: ‘Where has all the leadership gone?’
ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show followed backlash over his comments linking Charlie Kirk's shooter to MAGA supporters, sparking debates on free speech and calls to boycott Disney's streaming services.
- ABC and Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel's talk show indefinitely after comments he made about Charlie Kirk during an episode.
- Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner criticized the suspension, calling it an attack on free speech and questioning if leadership is lacking.
- Protests emerged at Walt Disney Studios following Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk, with signs saying 'FREE SPEECH.'
- Kimmel's show was pulled after backlash over his remarks, with Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair also deciding to preempt the program.
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Criticizes Current CEO Bob Iger Over ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Decision | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Michael Eisner is speaking out about Disney and ABC‘s recent decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely. The 83-year-old executive previously served as the Mouse House’s CEO from 1984 to 2005 and is often lauded as one of the best leaders of the company. However, in a new post shared to X/Twitter, Michael shared his criticism over his successor and former co-worker Bob Iger‘s decision to pull the late night talk show off the air this we…
'Cancel Disney+' Backlash Sparks Momentum for Kimmel Comeback
The tide might be turning for Jimmy Kimmel. Just days after ABC hit pause on its longtime late-night host over inflammatory comments he made about MAGA supporters reacting to the shooting of far-right figure Charlie Kirk, the backlash against Disney is reaching a boiling point — and it’s forcing some serious second-guessing at the highest levels. According to NBC News, top brass at Disney and ABC are now “feeling the pinch” from every direction …
‘Indefinite Pause’: Disney Scrambles as Jimmy Kimmel’s MAGA Comments Ignite Fierce Backlash and ‘Boycott’ Threats
The dust is settling after Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show went on “indefinite” pause following his harsh comments about MAGA supporters and the Charlie Kirk shooting. Now all eyes are on Disney and ABC as they decide his fate. Inside Disney’s headquarters, nerves are frayed. Executives are grappling with both PR headaches and potential financial fallout. One insider […]
'Groundswell' for Kimmel return after 'cancel Disney+' blows up online: insider
As the initial dust settles over the “indefinite” suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show over comments he made about MAGA fans' reaction of the shooting of far-right extremist Charlie Kirk, the onus now falls on Disney/ABC for the next move.According to a report from NBC News, the exe...
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