Trump asserts that Jimmy Kimmel's talk show was cancelled due to poor ratings, furthermore, he labeled Kimmel as not a talented individual.
In a surprising turn of events, ABC's late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been pulled from the network's programming indefinitely. The decision, made by ABC, which is owned by Disney, has sparked widespread controversy and condemnation from various unions and celebrities.
The suspension follows Jimmy Kimmel's satirical comments about the shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, which occurred at Utah Valley University campus. Kimmel claimed that all signs point to Kirk's shooter being a Trump supporter, a remark that drew complaints from viewers, prompting FCC chair Brendan Carr to threaten immediate action.
Nexstar, an affiliate of ABC, pre-empted Jimmy Kimmel Live! episodes for the foreseeable future, a move that has been criticised by the American Federation of Musicians, Directors Guild of America, IATSE, and Sag Aftra. The unions stated that the indefinite removal of Jimmy Kimmel Live is part of a disturbing trend of increasing interference in creative expression.
Marc Maron, a fellow comedian, accused the Trump administration of censorship, stating this is a form of government website censorship and a sign of authoritarianism. Barack Obama also criticised the move, stating it is a form of government website coercion that threatens free speech.
Trump, however, celebrated the show's cancellation on his platform Truth Social. He also criticised Jimmy Kimmel for having bad ratings and lacking talent. Jimmy Kimmel himself has not publicly commented on the show's suspension, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, he was set to address the matter on Wednesday night's show.
Right-wing activist Tatiana Maslany has joined calls for Disney and its subsidiaries to be boycotted following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. This controversial decision has certainly stirred up a storm in the world of entertainment and politics, with the debate on free speech and creative expression continuing to rage on.
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