Nexstar-owned ABC affiliates won’t show Kimmel’s return Tuesday, joining Sinclair in preempting program
Sinclair and Nexstar own over 70 ABC affiliates and continue to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live due to controversial comments despite the show's official return on ABC.
- Nexstar Media Group announced it will continue to preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' due to concerns about ensuring respectful dialogue in its markets.
- The Sinclair Broadcast Group also announced it will keep Kimmel off its stations, with Nexstar supporting this decision.
- Nexstar emphasized that the preemption of Kimmel's program will continue indefinitely, citing ABC's description of Kimmel's comments as 'ill-timed and insensitive.'
- Kimmel's program will still be accessible through various streaming services, despite being taken off local broadcasts.
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Daywatch: Chicago-based cable news network marks 5 years
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