what happened with jimmy kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," was suspended indefinitely by ABC following controversial comments he made about the shooting and death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On his show, Kimmel accused the "MAGA gang" of trying to exploit Kirk's death for political gain and criticized former President Donald Trump's response to the incident. These remarks sparked severe backlash from conservative groups, some ABC affiliates, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr, who suggested potential regulatory action against ABC affiliates if the show continued airing. As a result, major ABC affiliates including those owned by Nexstar Media Group decided to stop broadcasting Kimmel's program, prompting ABC to pull the show off the air indefinitely. The sudden suspension shocked many in the entertainment industry and left upcoming episodes canceled without a clear timeline for return. Former President Trump publicly praised ABC's decision on social media. Kimmel's contract with ABC is up for renewal in May 2026, but it remains uncertain if or when he will return to the air.