Prominent American celebrities, such as Ben Stiller, voice strong criticisms - US celebrities, including Ben Stiller, voice strong criticism
In a surprising turn of events, ABC announced on September 17 that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would be pausing indefinitely. This decision has sparked a wave of concern and criticism from US celebrities, who view it as a potential threat to freedom of speech.
The pause in broadcasts followed satirical remarks made by Kimmel about the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk. This move was met with rejoicing by former President Donald Trump, who called for the cancellation of Jimmy Fallon's and Seth Meyers' late-night talk shows on NBC.
Rosie O'Donnell, a vocal critic of Trump, expressed her dismay on Instagram, calling the situation "unacceptable" and referring to the current government as a "fascist government." She also criticised corporate managers for bowing to the "orange monster."
Chris Hayes, a political commentator, spoke of "the most direct attack on free speech by state actors that I've seen in my life." Jon Stewart, a former host of "The Daily Show," advocated for the continuation of the shows hosted by Fallon and Meyers on the NBC network.
Comedian Wanda Sykes, in a post on Instagram, addressed her comments directly to Trump without mentioning his name. She expressed concern about the abolition of freedom of speech and criticised the selective protection of free speech.
Actress Sophia Bush also expressed concern about the potential erosion of freedom of speech in America. Alison Brie found the events "frightening," while Jean Smart criticised the cancellation of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and expressed concern about the selective protection of free speech.
Ben Stiller simply stated, "This is not right," in response to the halt of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". Actress Alison Brie found the events "frightening."
It's worth noting that the CBS channel, which belongs to the Paramount corporation, had to go through a merger with Skydance, approved by Trump's administration after the cancellation of "The Late Show." This raises questions about the potential influence of political decisions on the entertainment industry.
Comedian Alex Edelman summed up the situation, stating this is "the real cancel culture." The comments from US celebrities have sparked a wider discussion about the role of free speech in the entertainment industry and the potential impact of political decisions on creative expression.
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