Jimmy Kimmel is not on this week because his late-night show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", has been suspended indefinitely by ABC. The suspension follows controversial comments Kimmel made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel criticized the political reactions surrounding Kirk's death during his monologue, which led to strong backlash including Nexstar Media Group pulling the show from its ABC affiliates and a warning from the Federal Communications Commission chairman against ABC. The network cited the need for more respectful and constructive dialogue during this sensitive time as part of their decision to preempt the show.
