Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has been taken off the air indefinitely by Disney's ABC network due to controversy surrounding Kimmel's recent comments about the shooting and death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision followed public and political pressure, including threats from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr to revoke ABC affiliate licenses if the network did not discipline Kimmel. The show was suspended shortly after Kimmel's remarks criticizing Trump supporters and their reaction to the incident sparked backlash from conservatives and media executives. ABC has not officially canceled the show, but it remains on hold for now, and Kimmel's contract is still active until May 2026. The suspension has ignited discussions about free speech, political influence, and media censorship.
Kimmel briefly explained the cancellation of one recent episode was due to personal reasons unrelated to the controversy — his daughter gave birth, preventing taping that night — but the overall suspension remains in effect.
