when did jimmy kimmel get fired

Jimmy Kimmel was not officially fired, but his late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was indefinitely suspended by ABC on September 17, 2025. This suspension followed backlash over comments he made during a monologue on September 15 about the shooting and death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ABC pulled the show off air indefinitely amid pressure from broadcasters and the Federal Communications Commission chair. Despite the suspension and Donald Trump calling it a "firing," ABC has not officially confirmed that Kimmel was terminated from his position. The indefinite suspension effectively paused the show without a set return date.