Jimmy Kimmel's conversation with Charlie Kirk was criticized by Stephen A. Smith, who questioned the humor in Kimmel's remarks, stating, "Where was the joke?"
In a series of events that have caused a media frenzy, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel finds himself in hot water after making comments about the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator.
On Monday, during an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", Kimmel made remarks about Kirk's death, which occurred while he was speaking with students at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. The 22-year-old individual, Tyler Robinson, who has been charged in connection with the shooting, has not yet publicly commented on the matter.
The comments did not go unnoticed, as they sparked a wave of reactions from various media personalities and public figures. Stephen A. Smith, a prominent sports journalist and radio host, was one of the first to voice his disapproval. On his SiriusXM show "Straight Shooter" on Thursday, Smith criticised Kimmel's remarks, questioning where the humor was and warning all media personalities to be careful about what they say.
Smith's concerns were echoed by ABC, who announced an indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show following the comments. Nexstar, a media company that owns several local TV stations, was the first to announce it would be removing Kimmel's late-night show from its ABC affiliates.
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show has also caught the attention of notable public figures like Mark Ruffalo and Bernie Sanders, who have expressed their support or criticism regarding the decision. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump and his supporters have pressured the decision, with Trump publicly celebrating Kimmel's suspension on Truth Social.
However, Smith was quick to scold Trump for celebrating the suspension, stating that it's not appropriate for him to claim the suspension was instigated and stirred on by the Left. Smith also questioned Trump's claim that there was humor in Kimmel's comments about Kirk's death.
Kimmel himself has not yet publicly addressed his suspension, leaving many wondering about his thoughts on the matter. As the story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this will impact the late-night television landscape and the role of humor in discussing sensitive topics.
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