Nexstar will keep “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air as it continues “productive” discussions” with Disney about bringing the late night show back to its affiliate stations.
“Nexstar is continuing to evaluate the status of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on our ABC-affiliated local television stations, and the show will be preempted while we do so,” the company said in a statement. “We are engaged in productive discussions with executives at The Walt Disney Company, with a focus on ensuring the program reflects and respects the diverse interests of the communities we serve.”
Representatives for Disney did not immediately return TheWrap’s request for comment.
Nexstar, which has more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.
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