Wed Sep 24 04:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended by ABC following his on-air remarks about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Kimmel satirized Trump’s reaction to the shooting. The remarks drew swift condemnation from conservatives, including Elon Musk and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. Nexstar, which owns 32 ABC affiliate stations, pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live” from its stations indefinitely, which made ABC and Disney, fearing regulatory action, affiliate boycotts, and advertiser hesitancy, suspended the show. After “thoughtful” discussions with Kimmel, Disney announced the show’s return on Tuesday. The suspension triggered debate about free speech and political influence, with other late-night hosts and over 400 Hollywood celebrities criticizing ABC’s decision.
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**”Jimmy Kimmel Live” Returns After Week-Long Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Comments**
Los Angeles, CA – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to ABC on Tuesday night, ending a week-long suspension triggered by controversial remarks made by host Jimmy Kimmel regarding the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The suspension came after Kimmel, in his September 15th monologue, satirized former President Trump’s reaction to Kirk’s death, implying Trump’s behavior was insensitive and compared the incident to a “4-year-old mourns a goldfish.” The comments drew immediate backlash from conservative figures, including Elon Musk, who labeled Kimmel “disgusting.”
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr publicly condemned Kimmel’s remarks as “truly sick,” hinting at possible regulatory action against ABC. Nexstar, owner of 32 ABC affiliate stations, also pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live” from its stations indefinitely, citing that the comment was no longer in the “public interest.” Facing pressure from multiple fronts, Disney, ABC’s parent company, made the decision to suspend the show “indefinitely.”
In a statement released Monday, Disney said the show would return on Tuesday after “thoughtful conversations” with Kimmel. The company stated the initial decision to suspend production was made “to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country.” Disney admitted that Kimmel’s comments were “ill-timed and thus insensitive.” Kimmel has yet to comment publicly on the suspension.
The incident has ignited a fierce debate about free speech and the potential for government and political influence over media outlets. Prominent late-night hosts such as Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and David Letterman criticized the suspension as censorship and over 400 Hollywood celebrities signed a letter condemning the suspension.
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