Reaction of the Hollywood community following the termination of Jimmy Kimmel...
In a surprising turn of events, Jimmy Kimmel's talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", has gone on an indefinite hiatus. The hiatus is a direct result of Kimmel's on-air comments regarding the fatal shooting of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk.
Nexstar Media, the largest local broadcaster in the country, condemned Kimmel's remarks and threatened to pull the show from its stations. This decision has sparked a wave of concern, with many arguing that it is an attempt to silence political commentary on late-night television.
The National Coalition Against Censorship, the Writers Guild of America West, and several organizations have called for Nexstar Media to reconsider its threat, citing concerns about freedom of speech. Wanda Sykes and Jean Smart, among others, have labelled the move as an attack on free speech.
The controversy comes as Nexstar Media awaits approval for a major merger with Tegna. If approved, the combined company would gain access to over 170 television stations, reaching approximately 90% of American households. The potential outcome of Nexstar Media's decision could impact the future of the show on local stations across the country.
Several politicians, including Senator Cory Booker, Representative Jasmine Crockett, and California Governor Gavin Newsom, have expressed concerns about the situation. A group of 60 entertainment industry professionals have signed a letter in support of Jimmy Kimmel, condemning Nexstar Media's actions as an attack on free people.
Mike Birbiglia, a fellow comedian, said that comedians who stay silent on the issue have no right to defend free speech. Kathy Griffin urged fans to "stand by him". Many stars from the entertainment world have voiced their support for Kimmel, with the approval coming from various celebrities who expressed support for him after his comments.
The Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic at Yale Law School has written a letter to Nexstar Media, urging the company to reconsider its threat to the show. Nexstar Media has not yet made a final decision on the fate of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
As the merger between Nexstar Media and Tegna is still pending regulatory approval, the future of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" remains uncertain. However, the controversy has sparked a wider conversation about the role of free speech in late-night television and the potential impacts of media consolidation.
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