Support voiced by Stephen Colbert and David Letterman for Jimmy Kimmel after his talk show suspension
In a recent turn of events, ABC affiliate Nexstar has pre-empted episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! due to a controversy that has sparked concerns around political censorship. The controversy stems from comments made by Jimmy Kimmel about the shooting of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, at Utah Valley University campus.
Kimmel suggested that the shooter might have been a supporter of former President Donald Trump. This comment, made in the context of a late-night talk show, has led to a series of reactions, with Trump celebrating the suspension of Kimmel's show and suggesting that Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers could be next.
The suspension followed Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's death, which have been met with criticism from various quarters, including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr, who threatened immediate action against Kimmel, ABC, and Disney for the comments.
Interestingly, fellow late-night host Stephen Colbert has voiced his support for Kimmel following the suspension of his show. Colbert, whose own show is set to end next May, called the suspension 'blatant censorship' during his own show on Thursday.
The decision to end Stephen Colbert's show has also been a topic of discussion, with some suggesting that it might be motivated by a $16 million settlement made by parent company Paramount to Trump over the editing of a 2024 interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on 60 Minutes. However, CBS has stated that the decision is a financial one.
In the midst of this controversy, Kimmel has not publicly commented on the suspension of his show. He was set to address the matter on Wednesday night's show before its suspension, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter.
The controversy has also seen Trump targeting talk show hosts who oppose his MAGA movement. Trump claimed that Kimmel was fired due to bad ratings and a horrible comment about Charlie Kirk. However, no apology was expected from Kimmel for his comments regarding Charlie Kirk's death.
In a surprising turn of events, Colbert told the President to 'go fuck himself' during his show, adding more fuel to the ongoing controversy.
As the situation unfolds, the future of late-night television and freedom of speech remains a topic of debate and concern.
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