why jimmy kimmel cancelled

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show was suspended indefinitely by ABC in mid- September 2025 following controversial remarks he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel accused the "MAGA gang" of trying to exploit Kirk's death for political gain, and his comments were viewed as "ill-timed and insensitive" by Disney, ABC's parent company, which led to the suspension amid pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The suspension sparked a nationwide debate on free speech, and some ABC affiliates chose to preempt the show with other programming. After several days of discussions between Disney and Kimmel, the show was reinstated and returned to air on September 23, 2025, with no reported restrictions on what Kimmel can say moving forward. The suspension and controversy caused financial impacts for Disney, including losses in stock value and subscriber cancellations. President Donald Trump supported the suspension initially but did not comment on the show's return.