ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after the host sparked backlash with comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing. The network acted quickly, removing the show from its schedule.
Controversial Monologue
In his monologue, Kimmel suggested conservatives were twisting the narrative, hinting the shooter leaned right. Yet investigators later confirmed the suspect held left-leaning political views and opposed Kirk.
Growing Backlash
The remarks fueled outrage. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr blasted Kimmel’s comments as misleading. Nexstar, which owns multiple ABC affiliates, followed by dropping the program entirely.
“Offensive and Insensitive”
Nexstar labeled the monologue “offensive and insensitive” in light of Kirk’s death. The decision left Kimmel’s future at ABC uncertain, with no timeline for the show’s return.
