Jimmy Kimmel suspension sparked humor and solidarity in late-night talk shows
Protests Erupt Over Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show
On September 18, 2025, demonstrations took place in two locations, both in response to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
The first demonstration occurred at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, where Melody Cooper, among other participants, held a sign reading "Free Speech". The second demonstration took place outside El Capitan Entertainment Centre in Los Angeles, where demonstrators were seen holding signs reading "CANCEL DISNEY".
The late-night show, which is filmed at El Capitan Entertainment Centre, has been a subject of controversy, with the exact nature of the issue remaining unspecified.
The demonstration at The Walt Disney Studios was not limited to Melody Cooper, as multiple demonstrators gathered to voice their concerns. A similar scene unfolded outside El Capitan Entertainment Centre, where a Michael Jackson impersonator performed to rally the crowd.
The demonstrations outside both locations shared the same motivation, standing against the suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as a violation of constitutional rights and an attack on free speech.
Notable personalities such as David Letterman and Ben Stiller attended the demonstration outside El Capitan Entertainment Centre, strongly condemning the suspension. The next demonstration against the suspension is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2025, in Los Angeles, with supporters of Jimmy Kimmel, members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), SAG-AFTRA, and other prominent figures expected to attend.
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