Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," has been suspended indefinitely by ABC as of mid-September 2025. This suspension followed controversial comments Kimmel made about the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel accused the "MAGA gang" of trying to politicize Kirk's death and mocked former President Donald Trump's response to the tragedy. ABC and Nexstar Media, which broadcasts ABC affiliates, decided to pull the show indefinitely, citing Kimmel's comments as offensive and not reflective of community values. The suspension has sparked a heated debate, with some Hollywood figures supporting Kimmel and framing the suspension as an attack on free speech, while others see the network's decision as justified given the sensitive political climate. Former President Trump praised the move, attributing it to Kimmel's poor ratings and criticizing him personally. Thus, while the show has been pulled indefinitely and is effectively canceled for now, ABC has not officially stated a permanent cancellation but has indicated the hiatus will last for the foreseeable future amid ongoing controversy and backlash.
