why did they cancel jimmy kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel was indefinitely suspended and his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was taken off the air by ABC following controversial comments he made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In his monologue, Kimmel accused the "MAGA gang" of trying to exploit Kirk's death for political gain, implying that the suspect in the shooting was affiliated with the MAGA movement, which caused significant backlash. The suspension decision was influenced by objections from Nexstar Media Group, a major ABC affiliate owner, and criticism from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, leading ABC to halt the show's broadcast indefinitely. Former President Donald Trump celebrated the suspension, calling it great news for America and criticizing Kimmel's talent and ratings. The suspension shocked Kimmel's staff and the entertainment industry, and there is currently no timeline for the show's return.