ABC to indefinitely halt broadcasts of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after remarks about Kirk

17 Sep 2025, 23:39 by Lisa Richwine and David Shepardson reuters · KSL.com

LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it will indefinitely stop airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after remarks the late-night host made about the killing of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk came under harsh criticism from the head of the Federal Communications Commission.

Earlier, Nexstar Media Group Inc. said it would stop airing the show on its 32 ABC affiliates, citing comments that Kimmel made.

"Mr. Kimmel's comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse," said Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar's broadcasting division.

Earlier on Wednesday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr had urged local broadcasters to stop airing the show on ABC.

This story will be updated.

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The Hollywood Masonic Temple, home of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Los Angeles, Oct. 2, 2023. ABC announced the indefinite suspension of the show on Wednesday after Kimmel's recent remarks on the killing of Charlie Kirk.Mario Anzuoni, Reuters

ABC said Wednesday it will stop airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely after the host's remarks about Charlie Kirk's killing came under fire from the head of the FCC. Kimmel is seen arriving at the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022.Aude Guerrucci, Reuters

ABC to indefinitely halt broadcasts of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after remarks about Kirk

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