Unedited Speech from Jimmy Kimmel That Led to His Show's Temporary Suspension, with Reactions from Hollywood Celebrities
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the popular late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, has been suspended indefinitely by broadcasting group Nexstar following his "offensive" remarks about the late Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist who was fatally attacked on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
The suspension has sparked a wave of reactions, with celebrities and social media users expressing their support for Kimmel and concern over free speech. One social media user wrote, "This is the day free speech ended in the U.S." Another commented, "He exposed their plan on his huge platform and the networks are terrified of Trump backlash!"
Kathy Griffin, Democrat Sen. Cory Booker, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Jean Smart, John Legend, Christie Brinkley, Alison Brie, Halsey, and many others have voiced their support for Kimmel. The suspension has also been condemned by several celebrities who reacted to the news on social media. Brandi Leann Baldwin supported Jimmy Kimmel's free speech, as Hollywood reacted.
The controversy began when Kimmel made remarks about President Trump's reaction to Kirk's passing during his show, which did not sit well with Nexstar. However, there is no public information that Jimmy Kimmel Live! was bought by anyone after Kimmel made staged comments about Charlie Kirk.
The suspect in Kirk's murder, Tyler Robinson, has been arrested and charged with first-degree homicide. The White House Press Secretary shared a post claiming Kirk's death caused an earthquake in Utah, while Trump celebrated Kimmel being pulled off air after his comments on Kirk's murder.
The cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel's show has also led to concerns over job losses in the entertainment industry. Since Charlie's passing, many reporters, educators, and entertainment industry professionals have lost their jobs due to their controversial opinions on the matter.
Amidst the reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's show suspension, Brenda Ortiz criticised a Fox host, and Sophia Bush expressed criticism about the political climate in America, stating "The First Amendment doesn't exist in America anymore. Period. Fascism is here and it's chilling."
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder also quit and claimed the parent company has silenced social activism, adding to the ongoing debate about free speech and censorship in the U.S. The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has undoubtedly become a talking point in the ongoing discussion about the role of free speech in the entertainment industry and beyond.
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