Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are refusing to use these streaming services in protest of the Jimmy Kimmel suspension controversy
In a shocking turn of events, Jimmy Kimmel, the long-running late-night host of ABC (owned by Disney), has been dismissed indefinitely. This decision comes following Kimmel's 15 September monologue where he accused the "MAGA gang" of trying to score political points over the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Donald Trump, in a social media statement, described the suspension of Kimmel as "great news for America." Trump had previously criticized Kimmel's fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, calling them "two total losers" on Fake News NBC, but did not provide a specific reason for his criticism.
The dismissal of Kimmel has been met with protests and viewers cancelling their Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions. Critics are referring to the dismissal as outright censorship rather than cancel culture. Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, has expressed support for Kimmel and his staff, stating that he stands with them one hundred percent. He condemned the move as "blatant censorship."
Protests have been staged outside of Disney's HQ in response to the dismissal of Kimmel. Some critics are referring to the cancellation as state censorship in real time. Stephen Colbert on The Late Show also referred to the cancellation as such.
The suspension of Kimmel at ABC was ordered by the network under significant political pressure, especially from Trump supporters and the FCC, after Kimmel made critical comments about conservative circles and reactions to the murder of activist Charlie Kirk. The exact reasons were not publicly disclosed, but it is widely seen as a response to that political pressure and threats from regulators.
Trump's announcement that the Jimmy Kimmel Show has been cancelled and his criticism of Fallon and Meyers have sparked a heated debate among viewers and critics alike. The ratings of the Jimmy Kimmel Show were mentioned as a reason for its cancellation, but many believe that freedom of speech is at stake in this controversy.
As the situation unfolds, it is clear that the dismissal of Jimmy Kimmel has ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate, with many questioning the role of political pressure in the entertainment industry.
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