Disney indefinitely halts broadcasting of Jimmy Kimmel's show due to Kirk's controversial remarks about assassination
In a series of events that have sent shockwaves through the television industry, ABC's late-night show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' has been suspended indefinitely following controversial comments made by host Jimmy Kimmel regarding the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk by ABC News.
The suspension, confirmed by Disney to Digital, comes after Jimmy Kimmel's comments about the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin sparked outrage and political pressure. Nexstar Media Group, one of the largest television station operators in the US, has preempted Kimmel's show on its ABC affiliates starting Wednesday night.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr has been at the forefront of the controversy, threatening to take action against ABC and Disney if the matter isn't addressed. Carr called Kimmel's comments 'some of the sickest conduct' on 'The Benny Show' and suggested there were potential 'avenues' the FCC could pursue regarding Kimmel's comments.
Carr has been vocal about his belief that broadcasters, having licenses granted by the FCC, have an obligation to operate in the public interest. He asserted that broadcasters have shifted from making fun of everyone in power to enforcing a narrow political ideology. Sean Hannity, a prominent figure in conservative media, pressed Carr on whether broadcasters had been abusing their licenses by advancing partisan agendas.
The controversy began when Kimmel accused conservatives of reaching 'new lows' in trying to pin a left-wing ideology on 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin by ABC News. Prosecutors have reaffirmed ties between Robinson and left-wing ideology in Tuesday's indictment.
Kimmel's comments didn't stop there. He also took aim at Vice President JD Vance for his comments on 'The Charlie Kirk Show.' Vance's comments were met with a stern rebuke from Kimmel, who called them 'complete bull---.'
Andrew Alford, Nexstar's broadcasting chief, believes Kimmel's comments are offensive and not in the public interest at the current time. Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.
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