Jimmy Kimmel’s Sudden TV Exit Sparks Praise and Reactions
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been removed from ABC’s schedule indefinitely. This decision comes after significant backlash against the host’s comments regarding the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Nexstar Media Group and its ABC affiliates confirmed the move on Wednesday. They will preempt the show, replacing it with alternative programming.
Kimmel had mocked the political response to the killing. He compared the act of lowering flags to half-mast and former President Trump’s reaction to how a “four-year-old mourns a goldfish.”
His remarks drew widespread condemnation. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned affiliates of potential fines or license revocations if they continued to air the program.
The decision ignited a fierce debate. Some view the cancellation as censorship, while others see it as a form of accountability for offensive speech.
Former President Trump, on a state visit in the UK, celebrated the news on Truth Social. He called it “great news for America” and congratulated ABC for its “courage.”
Reports indicate Kimmel planned to clarify his comments but not apologize. The future of the long-running late-night show is now uncertain.
