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‘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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