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Following the host's controversial remarks about the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, ABC has taken "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air indefinitely. This decision came just hours after the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suggested ABC's broadcast licence might be in jeopardy. Kimmel's remarks during his Monday night monologue linked Tyler Robinson, accused of Kirk's murder, to Donald Trump’s MAGA movement.

 

Kimmel accused MAGA supporters of trying to distance themselves from Robinson, stating, "The MAGA Gang is desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them." His comments ignited backlash amidst the ongoing political tensions following Kirk's death at a Utah university. ABC, a Disney subsidiary, confirmed the show's indefinite cancellation, emphasising its gravity.

 

Nexstar Media Group, which partners with ABC, echoed this sentiment, expressing strong objection to Kimmel's remarks. Hours earlier, FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticised the comments as "truly sick" and warned of possible repercussions for ABC and Disney. Carr stressed that ABC's licence involves a duty to serve the public interest and hinted that severe consequences might follow if the network does not take appropriate action.

 

Nexstar, currently seeking FCC approval for a $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, decided to replace Kimmel's show in its affiliated markets. Andrew Alford, Nexstar’s broadcasting division president, stated that Kimmel's comments were inappropriate at a critical time in national discourse. The decision aims to foster a more constructive dialogue moving forward and maintain community values.

 

Looking forward, the situation places Disney and ABC in a challenging position as they navigate the regulatory and public relations implications of the controversy. Under increasing scrutiny from the FCC, the future of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" remains uncertain.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• ABC has indefinitely pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" due to Kimmel’s remarks about late activist Charlie Kirk.
• FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticised the remarks, warning of potential action against ABC's licence.
• Nexstar has preempted Kimmel's show in its ABC-affiliated markets amid ongoing tensions.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNBC 2025-09-18

 

 

Welcome to the new McCarthyism.

The USA is no longer a free country.

Bye, Felicia

This guy is not funny and is simply a leftie activist celebrity. Good decision. 

Anyone else used to watch the man show? Back before kimmel sold his soul

Hopefully John Oliver will be next. Idiot.

Wow a lot of hate towards the first amendment by government intimidation and you guys get bent when lucid people call you fascist……sad 

3 minutes ago, Tug said:

Wow a lot of hate towards the first amendment by government intimidation and you guys get bent when lucid people call you fascist……sad 

Hate? Hate is what the left pushes and Kimmel is guilty of this. 

4 minutes ago, Tug said:

Wow a lot of hate towards the first amendment by government intimidation and you guys get bent when lucid people call you fascist……sad 

Coming from people who claimed they were "free speech" warriors.

Just now, Jingthing said:

Coming from people who claimed they were "free speech" warriors.

Using the assassination of someone to gain laughs and push a political agenda on national television isn't what the 1st Amendment is about. What Charlie did was.

Just now, dinsdale said:

Using the assassination of someone to gain laughs and push a political agenda on national television isn't what the 1st Amendment is about. What Charlie did was.

Garbage point.

Kirk's work was all about pushing a political agenda.

 

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Garbage point.

Kirk's work was all about pushing a political agenda.

 

What he did was have open discussions. 

Freedom of Speech at work is not guaranteed.  If you want absolute freedom of speech then one has to be be self employeed. Of course if your business depends on customers then this is also a limiting factor.  Did Jimmy Kimmel forget his audience is nationwide and not just NY and LA.  Next time Jimmy Kimmel should have started a self funded podcast and solicit sponsors that shares his paradigm.  ABC is owned by Disney and Disney does not want to piss off any of it's current and future customers.  It is not facisim. It is just business. Business wants and needs happy customers. 

4 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Garbage point.

Kirk's work was all about pushing a political agenda.

 

 

he din do 'nuttin

 

 

8 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

Freedom of Speech at work is not guaranteed.  If you want absolute freedom of speech then one has to be be self employeed. Of course if your business depends on customers then this is also a limiting factor.  Did Jimmy Kimmel forget his audience is nationwide and not just NY and LA.  Next time Jimmy Kimmel should have started a self funded podcast and solicit sponsors that shares his paradigm.  ABC is owned by Disney and Disney does not want to piss off any of it's current and future customers.  It is not facisim. It is just business. Business wants and needs happy customers. 

Disney doesnt give a rip. If it were democrats in charge nothing would have happened to kimmel. Facts

 

Did the Fox News presenter who suggested euthanising the homeless get pulled too?

ABC Pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Over Charlie Kirk Remarks

 

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!

2 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Did the Fox News presenter who suggested euthanising the homeless get pulled too?

You should call his manager. 

39 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Welcome to the new McCarthyism.

The USA is no longer a free country.

 

Freedom of speech does not equate to freedom of consequence. Especially in the corporate marketplace. 

29 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Coming from people who claimed they were "free speech" warriors.

Hate speech anyone? 

27 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Garbage point.

Kirk's work was all about pushing a political agenda.

 

Kirk didn't have to abide by an FCC license to use the public airwaves.  

34 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Coming from people who claimed they were "free speech" warriors.

Hate speech has no place in this world.  LOL...

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'We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them, and doing everything they can to score political points from it,' the host said. 

 

The pathetic left will learn that their BS rhetoric will not be tolerated any longer.

 

 

 

47 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Welcome to the new McCarthyism.

The USA is no longer a free country.

So you approve of the BS he was spewing on National TV. He should have been gone long ago.

2 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

The pathetic left will learn that their BS rhetoric will not be tolerated any longer.

 

 

 

People are tired of the lefts <deleted>.   

53 minutes ago, webfact said:

Kimmel accused MAGA supporters of trying to distance themselves from Robinson, stating, "The MAGA Gang is desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them."

He and his fellow lefties are beginning to realize how wrong they are the hard way, though this is wonderful news!

These quotes are attributed directly to Kirk from his podcast and public appearances:

• “Happening all the time in urban America, prowling Blacks go around for fun to go target white people, that’s a fact.” — The Charlie Kirk Show, May 19, 2023

• “If I see a Black pilot, I’m going to be like, boy, I hope he’s qualified.” — January 23, 2024

• “If I’m dealing with somebody in customer service who’s a moronic Black woman, I wonder is she there because of her excellence, or is she there because of affirmative action?” — January 3, 2024

• “You had to go steal a white person’s slot to go be taken somewhat seriously.” — Referring to prominent Black women in politics, July 13, 2023

These remarks reflect a pattern of racial stereotyping and derogatory assumptions, particularly targeting Black Americans and women.

2 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

These quotes are attributed directly to Kirk from his podcast and public appearances:

• “Happening all the time in urban America, prowling Blacks go around for fun to go target white people, that’s a fact.” — The Charlie Kirk Show, May 19, 2023

• “If I see a Black pilot, I’m going to be like, boy, I hope he’s qualified.” — January 23, 2024

• “If I’m dealing with somebody in customer service who’s a moronic Black woman, I wonder is she there because of her excellence, or is she there because of affirmative action?” — January 3, 2024

• “You had to go steal a white person’s slot to go be taken somewhat seriously.” — Referring to prominent Black women in politics, July 13, 2023

These remarks reflect a pattern of racial stereotyping and derogatory assumptions, particularly targeting Black Americans and women.

So?

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

So?

 

How very school playground.