Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has not been officially canceled but has been suspended indefinitely by ABC following controversial remarks he made about the lethal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension decision came shortly after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr insinuated possible consequences for ABC affiliates airing Kimmel's show due to the sensitive nature of his comments. The suspension was a response to Kimmel's critical remarks about the "MAGA crowd" in his opening monologue regarding the incident. While ABC has taken the show off the air indefinitely, there is no official announcement of cancellation, and no timeline has been provided for when or if the show might return. The show’s future remains uncertain amid significant backlash from conservative groups and some ABC affiliates, including Nexstar Media, which stopped airing the program on many ABC stations. Former President Donald Trump celebrated the suspension, claiming the show was "canceled," but officially, the show remains suspended and not formally canceled as of the latest updates in September 2025.
