ABC has decided to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely, sparking strong reactions from Hollywood, media figures, and advocacy groups.
The network’s move came shortly after Nexstar Media, which owns 32 ABC affiliates, announced it would no longer broadcast the show following Kimmel’s comments about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Kirk was shot and killed on September 10 during a debate at Utah Valley University. Authorities later arrested a suspect. In his September 15 monologue, Kimmel criticized conservatives for trying to use the tragedy for political purposes.
“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the Maga gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered…
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