Network ABC Takes Jimmy Kimmel Off-Air Due to Controversial Remarks About Charlie Kirk
Jimmy Kimmel is making headlines, but not for his usual late-night comedy. The popular host, Jimmy Kimmel, is serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the Inaugural Ceremony of incoming Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Sunday. However, his hosting duties for the event have been overshadowed by a recent controversy.
In a turn of events, ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely on September 17, 2025, following criticism of comments he made about the motives of a man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision came after Nexstar, a major owner of local stations throughout the United States, pre-empted episodes of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for the "foreseeable future."
The demand to suspend the show was made by Sinclair Broadcasting, which also called for an apology and a donation to the pro-Trump organization Turning Point USA. Nexstar stated that it strongly objects to Jimmy Kimmel's comments concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk and will replace the show with other programming in its ABC-affiliated markets.
The arrest of the suspect, Tyler Robinson, in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk was announced on September 12, 2025. The arrest occurred in both U.S. and Utah law enforcement jurisdictions. The manhunt that ensued ended two days prior to the arrest.
Meanwhile, the Downey City Council has scheduled a special meeting on September 17 at 4 p.m. to decide whether Councilman Mario Trujillo should be formally censured due to controversy over one of his recent social media posts. The meeting will take place in council chambers.
These events have stirred up a whirlwind in the media landscape, with Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr criticizing Jimmy Kimmel's comments on a podcast on September 17, 2025. The Inaugural Ceremony of Eric Garcetti as mayor will still be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday, but it remains to be seen how this controversy will affect his career in the long run.
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