ABC pulls "Jimmy Kimmel Live" over Charlie Kirk remarks

Disney-owned network suspends the late-night show amid political backlash and FCC scrutiny.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-09-18

We just got the news that ABC has indefinitely removed "Jimmy Kimmel Live" from its schedule after remarks made by the host about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision follows pressure from the FCC and local affiliates concerned about the content, with Trump praising the move. Meanwhile, democrats and free-speech advocates criticized the action, calling it a threat to expression, as the suspension adds to a growing trend of media personalities facing consequences over commentary on sensitive political events, highlighting the tension between entertainment, politics, and regulatory oversight. What do you think about the situation? Of course, if you want to learn more details, you can do so through the following link. Go!

LOS ANGELES - DEC 11: Jimmy Kimmel at the Don Mischer Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the Hollywood Boulevard on December 11, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA

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