Trump speaks out on Jimmy Kimmel's show removal comments
In a surprising turn of events, ABC has indefinitely suspended the late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following controversial remarks made by the host about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
During a Monday episode, Kimmel joked about Kirk's passing and the discussion around the suspected shooter's political alignment, sparking widespread criticism. The jokes, which used the stages of grief as a metaphor, including "demolition" and "construction," were deemed offensive and insensitive by many, including Andrew Alford, the president of Nexstar's broadcasting division.
The suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, was arrested and charged in relation to Kirk's death. The co-founder of Turning Point was pronounced dead at a local hospital in Orem, Utah, shortly after being shot in the neck at a Conservative student organization's event at Utah Valley University.
The decision to suspend "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has received backlash from various celebrities, with some expressing support for Kimmel and others criticizing the show's content. A spokesperson for ABC News told the BBC that the show will be pre-empted indefinitely.
In response to the show's suspension, Donald Trump celebrated the news on social media, calling it "Great News for America." The White House, which flew the flags at half staff in response to Kirk's death, has yet to comment on the suspension.
Jimmy Kimmel has yet to respond to the show's suspension, and UNILAD has contacted his representatives for comment. The cancellation of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after 22 years marks a significant shift in the late-night talk show landscape.
The White House's ballroom is currently under construction, and it remains to be seen how the suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will impact the late-night talk show genre moving forward.
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