U.S. halts Jimmy Kimmel's program following revelation of Charlie Kirk's death.
In a shocking turn of events, Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been suspended indefinitely, as reported by an ABC representative. This decision comes after Nexstar, a major U.S. television station owner, announced they will pull the show from their channels and ABC-affiliated partners.
The suspension appears to be linked to Jimmy Kimmel's comments about the killing of Charlie Kirk, a supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Kirk was shot on September 10 during a speech at Utah Valley University in Orem. A suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested two days after the shooting. Robinson now faces the death penalty for his involvement in Kirk's killing.
Nexstar expressed disagreement with Jimmy Kimmel's comments in a statement, stating that they do not condone the use of their platform to make offensive or controversial statements. However, no information was provided about any potential connection between Jimmy Kimmel's comments and the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show has sparked criticism and concern from various quarters. California Governor Gavin Newsom referred to the move as a "free speech issue," while journalists and the Writers Guild of America have spoken out against the suspension.
In a September 15 monologue, Jimmy Kimmel himself addressed the controversy, stating that the MAGA movement was trying to "score political points" on the killing of Charlie Kirk. This comment seems to have been the catalyst for the subsequent suspension of his show.
Despite the ongoing talks between Jimmy Kimmel and ABC to possibly bring the show back, there is currently no announcement or information about a new host replacing Jimmy Kimmel on the show. Similarly, no new information was provided about the replacement of Jimmy Kimmel's show on Nexstar channels.
Notably, former U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he congratulates ABC for suspending Jimmy Kimmel's show. However, the wider implications of this decision and its impact on freedom of speech remain a topic of debate.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show has caused a significant stir in the media landscape, raising questions about the boundaries of free speech and the role of media in shaping public discourse.
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