Trump Celebrates Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live; High-Profile Celebrities Express Horror and Support for Kimmel amidst the News
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a popular late-night talk show on ABC, was suspended indefinitely on September 17, sparking discussions about free speech and censorship. The suspension was due to controversial comments made by Jimmy Kimmel about the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
In his comments, Kimmel accused the MAGA gang of trying to characterize the murderer as something other than one of them and scoring political points from it. This statement did not sit well with some, leading to the suspension of the show.
The news of Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s suspension has not been universally lamented. Some individuals have taken aim at President Trump on social media in relation to the suspension, with Wanda Sykes claiming that the suspension was due to complaints from the Trump administration. Trump himself suggested that NBC should do the same to Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers.
However, several in Hollywood have spoken out in support of Jimmy Kimmel. Steve Martin and Jean Smart are among those who have expressed concern about the suppression of free speech in the country and have spoken out in support of Jimmy Kimmel. Jean Smart, in particular, has expressed horror at the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Rolling Stone reported on the situation, with Smart claiming that the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live was an exercise of free speech, not hate speech. She believes that Kimmel's comments were a valid critique of a political movement, not an attack on an individual or group.
Brendan Carr, Trump's Federal Communications Commission chairman, called for licensed broadcasters to push back on Comcast and Disney in response to Kimmel's comments. This call to action has added fuel to the fire, with many questioning the role of politics in the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel has yet to release a statement regarding the news of his suspension. The future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! remains uncertain, with an unnamed individual suggesting that it may not return to ABC.
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has also sparked conversations about the role of free speech in the media. Some argue that broadcasters should have the right to express their opinions, while others believe that there should be limits to what can be said on air.
As the situation continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how this controversy plays out and what impact it will have on the future of late-night television.
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