Nexstar-owned ABC affiliates won’t show Kimmel’s return Tuesday, joining Sinclair in preempting program

MAGA world got played

By now we have all heard that Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show was indefinitely suspended due to his remarks about assassinated victim Charlie Kirk. Both Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar, that are carriers of the ABC network, preemptively decided…

ABC Affiliates Refuse To Back Down, Still Won't Show Kimmel: 'Spines Of Steel'

Broadcasting giant Sinclair, which owns dozens of ABC affiliates across several states, confirmed Wednesday that it will continue to withhold airings of Jimmy Kimmel Live! until the titular host issues a formal apology for his comments about the Charlie Kirk assassination. Kimmel was suspended for several days after he falsely claimed that the shooter was a “MAGA” supporter, prompting massive backlash against ABC and the show’s advertisers. Afte…

Kimmel’s First Show Since Suspension Draws 6.3 Million Viewers

The return of late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday drew an audience of 6.3 million, Walt Disney Co.’s ABC network said in an emailed statement.

Who Are Sinclair and Nexstar, and Why Are They Keeping Jimmy Kimmel off the Air? An FAQ.

Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC … unless you live in one of 66 markets. Let's break down what's happening, and what it says about the future of American broadcasting.

Nexstar, Sinclair black out Jimmy Kimmel: A look at TV’s history of show boycotts

Two of the nation’s largest local TV station groups, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group, have pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from their ABC affiliates, saying the late-night show no longer serves the public interest. The blackout raises the question: Has this happened before? Precedent in 1993: 'NYPD Blue' blackout A similar boycott occurred in 1993, when “NYPD Blue” debuted on ABC. 57 affiliates refused to air the series, citing conc…

Brian Stelter Claims Jimmy Kimmel ‘Is at the Peak of His Powers’ Right Now

Brian Stelter praises Jimmy Kimmel's return, claiming he's at the peak of his powers.