Television host Jimmy Kimmel and his program, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, have been indefinitely suspended by ABC following controversial comments made during a recent broadcast. According to the article, Kimmel’s suspension is linked to remarks attributed to him regarding the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, where he allegedly stated that the “Maga gang” sought to exploit the event for political gain. Kimmel reportedly also used the analogy, “This is how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish.”
ABC confirmed that the show “will be pre-empted indefinitely.” In a related development, Nexstar Media, a major U.S. television station owner, announced its decision not to air Jimmy Kimmel Live! “for the foreseeable future” beginning with the night of the announcement.
The suspension has elicited diverse reactions. Some prominent Hollywood figures have criticized the action as censorship and a potential threat to free speech. Conversely, former President Donald Trump expressed approval, characterizing it as “great news for America” and declaring “The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED” in a social media post. Fans outside Kimmel’s studio reportedly described the show’s removal as “the ultimate in cancel culture.” Kimmel, who has hosted the program since 2003 and the Oscars four times, has not yet issued a public statement regarding the situation.
Source: www.bbc.com