The TV stations that will not air "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" are mainly ABC affiliates owned by two major U.S. station groups: Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group. These groups decided to preempt the show following controversy over Kimmel's remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death. Key points:
- Sinclair and Nexstar together own or operate many ABC affiliate stations, covering about 22-25% of the U.S. ABC market.
- Sinclair announced substituting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" with news programming on their ABC affiliates.
- Nexstar also continues to preempt the show on its ABC stations, pending assurances about respectful and constructive dialogue.
- This affects dozens of stations, including those in major markets like Washington, D.C., Seattle, Portland, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, and Tennessee.
- The preemption impacts over 60 local stations owned by these groups.
- Despite this, the show airs on other ABC affiliates not owned by these groups and is available on streaming platforms.
I can provide a list of some specific affected stations if needed. Would that be helpful?
