ABC Reveals Temporary Replacement for ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!

In a surprising industry shake-up, ABC announced the removal of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its schedule. This decision came after significant criticism of Kimmel’s September 15 monologue.

By September 17, the network confirmed the show would be “pre-empted indefinitely.” It will be temporarily replaced with reruns of “Steve Harvey’s Celebrity Family Feud.”

The announcement prompted swift reactions from major broadcast partners. Nexstar Media Group, the largest local broadcaster, stated it would no longer carry the program on its ABC stations.

Sinclair Broadcast Group soon followed with a similar decision. It announced it would replace the show with a special tribute program.

The timing was particularly dramatic, occurring just days after the 77th Emmy Awards. A week that began celebrating Hollywood’s achievements quickly turned into a crisis for ABC’s late-night lineup.

Kimmel, a network fixture since 2003, was later seen meeting with his legal team in Los Angeles. This has fueled widespread speculation about his potential next moves.

For now, reruns will fill the time slot. ABC has not confirmed if Kimmel will return or if a permanent replacement will be sought, leaving the show’s future uncertain.