Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Indefinitely From ABC After Charlie Kirk Comments

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Following controversial comments made by the host regarding the founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, the show *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* has been taken off the air with no set date for its return.

What did Jimmy Kimmel say?

On Monday, Jimmy Kimmel discussed how supporters of Donald Trump, or the “MAGA gang,” were attempting to distance themselves from a person who allegedly attempted to harm Charlie Kirk. Kimmel criticized their efforts to downplay the connection and use the situation for political gain. You can see the video he referenced below.

ABC and Affiliates Take Action

ABC confirmed to Deadline that the late-night show will be “preempted indefinitely.”

A Disney representative confirmed to Fox News that “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will not air new episodes for the foreseeable future.

Nexstar, the owner of 32 ABC stations nationwide, also said it would immediately stop broadcasting Jimmy Kimmel’s show, explaining that they strongly disagreed with his remarks about the death of Kirk.

As a supporter of Charlie Kirk, I was really glad to see Sinclair Broadcasting stand up for him. After the unfair attacks, they announced they’d be airing a special honoring his life and work instead of Jimmy Kimmel’s show. They rightfully demanded Kimmel apologize directly to the Kirk family and donate to Turning Point USA before they’d even consider airing his show again. It’s good to see a media company supporting truth and standing against biased attacks.

FCC Chairman Blasts Kimmel

The decision to suspend someone came after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr strongly condemned comments made by Kimmel, calling them deeply offensive.

FCC Commissioner Jessica Carr cautioned that networks could face consequences if they don’t properly manage on-air personalities, emphasizing that broadcasters have a responsibility to act in the public’s best interest.

Trump Reacts

Former President Donald Trump celebrated the news on Truth Social:

Good news for the country: The Jimmy Kimmel Show, which has been struggling with low ratings, has been cancelled. ABC deserves credit for making this necessary decision. Kimmel lacks talent and actually had worse ratings than Colbert. That leaves Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, both underperforming hosts, on NBC. NBC should consider making changes as well! – President Trump

The White House echoed the sentiment, calling Kimmel “a sick freak” and praising ABC’s decision.

Disney Faces Pressure

According to reports, Disney leaders became worried when Jimmy Kimmel reportedly informed the network he intended to revisit his remarks about Charlie Kirk in Monday’s show opening.

That plan reportedly triggered Disney’s move to pull the plug before the show could even tape.

Future of Kimmel Uncertain

I’m honestly worried about Jimmy Kimmel and whether he’ll be back on late night. People in the industry are saying, and *Deadline* reported it, that this could be a really big change for TV. Disney seems to be moving away from having those long-standing, familiar late-night hosts, and it feels like a turning point.

Jimmy Kimmel is facing backlash for his comments, which come during a period of national mourning for Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this month while giving a speech at Utah Valley University.

Tyler Robinson: Leftist in a relationship with man transitioning to transgender

Police have confirmed that Tyler Robinson, 22, who is accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, was living with a male partner who is in the process of transitioning to a woman. The FBI says this partner is helping with the investigation and shared messages that proved Robinson was involved. The partner’s participation in the furry fandom has also drawn attention to the case and added to the controversy.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox described Robinson as a seemingly ordinary young man who, in recent years, appeared to embrace increasingly radical leftist beliefs.

Watch the video:

Broader Fallout Across Entertainment and Media

The fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination continues to ripple through entertainment and media.

Several public figures, including actor Tim Russ, Michael Keaton, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter Ava Raine, have received criticism for comments they’ve made. In the gaming world, companies like Bethesda, Blizzard, Epic Games, and SEGA have also faced negative reactions after employees made fun of the passing of actor Angus Kirk online. In the comic book industry, DC cancelled Gretchen Felker-Martin’s *Red Hood* series due to controversial statements, and Stephen King apologized and saw a decline in sales after making inaccurate claims about Kirk.

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2025-09-18 07:32