Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air indefinitely by ABC due to controversial comments he made about the shooting and death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In his monologue, Kimmel accused Trump's allies ("the MAGA gang") of trying to exploit Kirk's death for political gain and made disparaging remarks about the president's response to the tragedy. These remarks were seen as offensive and insensitive by ABC affiliates like Nexstar and Sinclair, who pushed to preempt his show to avoid airing such content. The decision followed pressure and warnings from the FCC Chair Brendan Carr, and ABC confirmed the indefinite suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Kimmel's suspension sparked discussions on free speech and political censorship, with reactions mixed across political and entertainment communities. Former President Donald Trump celebrated the suspension and labeled it a cancellation of the show.
In summary: Jimmy Kimmel was not formally fired or canceled permanently but the show was taken off air indefinitely by ABC over his comments about Charlie Kirk's shooting, amid affiliate backlash and regulatory pressure.
