ABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off air ‘indefintely’ over Charlie Kirk comments

ABC and several of its local affiliates, including Nexstar-owned stations, have pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' off the air indefinitely following controversial comments made by Jimmy Kimmel about Charlie Kirk.

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Source: dailymail.co.uk

At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified September 17, 2025

Deadline reports that Jimmy Kimmel is off TV indefinitely after his comments about Charlie Kirk.deadline.com
Nexstar Media Group confirmed it will preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on its ABC affiliates indefinitely due to objection to the host's remarks.variety.com deadline.com +1 more
FCC Chair Brendan Carr has threatened regulatory action against ABC and Disney over Kimmel's comments, adding pressure on the network.hollywoodreporter.com deadline.com +2 more
Additional ABC stations have also stopped airing the show amid backlash.cordcuttersnews.com

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

Multiple independent and reliable sources confirm that ABC has taken 'Jimmy Kimmel Live! ' off the air indefinitely due to remarks made by the host concerning Charlie Kirk and the suspect involved in Kirk's death. Nexstar Media Group, a major owner of ABC affiliates, explicitly announced it would preempt the show indefinitely and replace it with alternative programming, citing strong objections to Kimmel's comments.

Additionally, the FCC Chair Brendan Carr has publicly threatened regulatory action against ABC and its parent company Disney over these comments, indicating significant institutional pressure contributing to the show's suspension. Several ABC stations beyond Nexstar have also stopped airing the show amid backlash, reflecting a broader network response rather than an isolated decision. The timeline of these developments is recent and ongoing as of September 2025.

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