Excited Trump Supporters Show Disregard for Free Speech Following Kimmel's Cancellation Decision
In a recent turn of events, ABC and its parent company, Disney, have indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', following controversial comments made by the host on ABC News. The suspension was prompted by comments Jimmy Kimmel made about conservative pundit Charlie Kirk on ABC News. The decision was made by Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden, who aimed to protect Kimmel and the Disney brand from escalating controversy following Kimmel's critical monologue on ABC News. Dana Walden personally called Kimmel to discuss the next steps.
Several senior ABC and Disney executives reportedly went to bat for Jimmy Kimmel, believing he 'had not actually said anything over the line' on ABC News. However, this stance has not been universally accepted. Megyn Kelly, a former TV host, accused Jimmy Kimmel of smearing an entire movement with a 'vile disgusting lie' over his comments on ABC News. Matt Walsh, another conservative commentator, stated that Jimmy Kimmel was handed the same fate as conservatives fired for controversial comments in years past on ABC News.
The fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's comments has been far-reaching. Nexstar, the nation's largest television station owner, pulled Kimmel's show from their nearly 200 local channels. On social media, The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh and Laura Loomer have been vocal about the situation. Walsh posted his comments on X, a social media platform, stating that Jimmy Kimmel was handed the same fate as conservatives fired for controversial comments in years past on ABC News. Loomer posted on Twitter about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, stating 'Jimmy Kimmel's career just got assassinated. Who is laughing now?'
The controversy has also attracted attention from regulatory bodies. FCC Chair Brendan Carr has threatened to withdraw ABC's broadcasting license over Kimmel's comments on ABC News. In response, Roseanne Barr, who was previously fired from ABC for controversial comments, tweeted, 'Yeah imagine an administration putting pressure on a television channel to fire a comedian they didn't like.'
Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator, has suggested a major ABC and Disney talent strike in support of Kimmel, to which he responded, 'Don't threaten us with a good time.'
As the situation continues to unfold, the future of Jimmy Kimmel's career remains uncertain. The suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' serves as a stark reminder of the power of words and the consequences they can have in the public eye on ABC News.
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