‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Crew Will Be Paid Next Week, as Future of Show Remains in Limbo
The crew of Jimmy Kimmel Live! will receive payment next week amid ongoing negotiations for the show's return after its indefinite pause due to controversy and executive pressure.
- Disney indefinitely preempted Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday amid controversy over Kimmel's monologue about Charlie Kirk's suspected killer.
- The decision followed pressure from Trump's Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr and right-wing uproar that threatened ABC's local broadcast licenses.
- Kimmel declined to change his monologue and met with ABC executives this week to discuss a possible path forward, but no resolution has been reached.
- According to two sources, Kimmel's team of about 200 to 250 members is expected to receive compensation for the upcoming week as negotiations with Disney proceed amid efforts to ease tensions.
- The show’s future remains uncertain, with ongoing talks reflecting hope for Kimmel’s return while companies and regulators consider further actions.
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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ crew will be paid next week, as future of show remains in limbo
Jimmy Kimmel’s staff will continue to be paid for the time being, as discussions continue between the late-night host and Disney executives over the future of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
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There’s some news about Jimmy Kimmel‘s staff amid his suspension from ABC. While the show is not airing right now and there’s no sign of a resolution happening at the moment, the staff will be paid for the upcoming week. Deadline reports that the ABC show sent out a note to staff on Friday (September 19) to make sure the workers knew they’d be compensated for the lost hours. Another report revealed where Jimmy‘s mind is at right now amid the con…
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Crew To Be Paid Next Week As Discussions To Bring Back Show Carry On
The crew of Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be paid next week. Deadline understands that the ABC show sent a note out to staff to inform them on the move as talks between the company and Kimmel continue. It’s seen as a positive sign in terms of the show’s potential return to the airwaves with the network not wanting to anger Kimmel or his team as they remain in discussions. Kimmel and Disney executives have been talking since the network indefinit…
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Future In Limbo, But Crew Will Be Paid Through Next Week
David Acosta/Image Press Agency/MEGA The future of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” remains uncertain after the program was abruptly “pre-empted indefinitely” on Wednesday. The suspension came amid backlash over comments Jimmy Kimmel made in a monologue about Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer and how Donald Trump reacted to the death of his friend. Just hours after, Trump administration official Brendan Carr, who oversees FCC licensing for ABC’s local station…
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