Disney’s ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel Live Indefinitely After Host’s Controversial Remarks on Charlie Kirk’s Murder
Jimmy Kimmel Live has been suspended indefinitely by Disney-owned ABC. It is due to the host's controversial comments on Charlie Kirk's accused killer.
Aadrika Tayal 
New Delhi (India) September 18: The ABC network has decided to permanently suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk program. This is due to the comedian's comments regarding the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
ABC halts show after Kimmel’s remarks
An ABC representative declares that Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely. Nexstar is one of the largest owners of TV stations connected with ABC in the United States. The company said that it will stop airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for "the foreseeable future".
Sinclair seeks apology, donation
The Sinclair Broadcast Group controls 24 ABC stations. It declares that a memorial to Charlie Kirk will take Kimmel's place. The business is also requesting that Kimmel make a "meaningful personal donation" to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA. They also ask to directly apologize to Erika and the kids.
Kimmel's controversial monologue
In his 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' monologue, Kimmel attacked Republicans for apparently trying to politicize the shooting.
He said, "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the Maga gang desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it”.
Kimmel also criticized Trump's grief over Kirk. He said, "This is how a 4-year-old mourns a goldfish.”
Trump cheers, mocks late-night hosts
President Donald Trump says on his social media platform Truth Social, “Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!! President DJT” regarding the decision.
Trump claims Kimmel is untalented. He also adds that his numbers were lower than Stephen Colbert's. He refers to NBC anchors Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers as "losers with poor ratings". Trump urges the network to likewise stop their programs.
Kimmel has continuously criticized President Donald Trump and a number of his policies. On a number of occasions, the US President has urged the FCC to cancel station licenses. He put pressure on broadcasters to stop airing information that he finds offensive.
Kimmel's Television Career
Jimmy Kemmel is one of the most recognizable personalities on American late-night television. He is one of the longest-running talk-show hosts currently in operation. He has hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC since 2003.
Kimmel has a reputation for his viral comedic pieces, celebrity interviews, and monologues throughout the years. In recent years, he has also gained increasing power in politics.
Kimmel has also hosted major live events including the Oscars and the Emmy-winning show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Kirk's murder
Last week, Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump and the founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, was shot. He was killed at Utah university. Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man is arrested for his murder.
