Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s<\/a> indefinite suspension from ABC\u2019s late-night lineup has Hollywood stars in a tailspin.<\/p>\n The network\u2019s decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has set off widespread controversy, with many of Kimmel\u2019s famous friends calling it censorship, while others argue the move was justified.<\/p>\n Kimmel’s show was pulled over his comments about alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson.<\/p>\n Liberals Rage As Abc Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air Following Charlie Kirk Assassin Comments<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n From comedians to actors, celebrities have flooded social media with both support and criticism of the unexpected shake-up.<\/p>\n “Mr. Kimmel\u2019s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views or values of the local communities in which we are located,” Nexstar Media Group’s broadcasting chief, Andrew Alford, said in a press release. <\/p>\n On the show Monday, Kimmel suggested that the 22-year-old Utah man charged for Kirk’s assassination, was part of the “MAGA gang” despite reports he had a left-wing ideology, which was later reaffirmed in Tuesday’s indictment.<\/p>\n Read On The Fox News App<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said.<\/p>\n WATCH: ABC PULLS JIMMY KIMMEL OF AIR \u2018INDEFINITELY\u2019 OVER KIRK COMMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n From comedians to actors, celebrities have flooded social media with both support and criticism of the unexpected shake-up.<\/p>\n Actor Rob Schneider posted about the news<\/a> on X, “I don\u2019t want to hear about someone getting upset for losing a \u2018show.\u2019 When they weren\u2019t upset about a young father getting murdered for having conversations\u2026”<\/p>\n During an appearance on “The Will Cain Show” on Thursday, Schneider elaborated on how he feels about the decision to suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely.<\/p>\n WATCH: RON SCHNEIDER: THERE WAS NO ATTEMPT AT HUMOR WITH KIMMEL<\/strong><\/p>\n “I woke up this morning to the incredibly shock that apparently TV shows are not guaranteed in our constitution. I mean, wow. So that was tough to swallow first. Second, I’m still waiting for the left, the liberals, to get outraged about Roseanne getting fired for her free speech,” he said on the show.<\/p>\n “Jimmy Kimmel can be funny, and I don’t mean to take anything away from that, but the fact of the matter, can you remember a political joke that went viral what was something really funny of his? There was no attempt in humor at all in what he said, and as a matter of fact, it was a lie,” he later added. “I don’t ever want to celebrate somebody losing their TV show. I think the outrage over somebody losing their TV show should be dwarfed over the outrage of somebody losing their life over a decent, God fearing wonderful, lovely person trying to have conversations.”<\/p>\n While “Hercules” star Kevin Sorbo didn\u2019t mention Kimmel by name, his reaction to the late-night shakeup was clear. Sorbo took to X and posted, “I sure miss Johnny Carson. He was the best! Jay Leno takes a close 2nd place!”\u2014 as he appeared to take a jab at the current state of late-night TV.<\/p>\n Country star John Rich shared his suggestion, posting on X<\/a>, “If ABC was smart, they\u2019d replace the @jimmykimmel show with the @therealroseanne show \ud83d\ude42 It would be YUGE!!”<\/p>\n Roseanne Bar<\/a> appeared to agree, posting,, “I\u2019m available to fill in @ABCNetwork.”<\/p>\n She additionally posted on X<\/a>, “Yeah imagine an administration putting pressure on a television channel to fire a comedian they didn\u2019t like.”<\/p>\n Savannah Chrisley shared Team Trump\u2019s social media post about Kimmel on her Instagram Story. The social media account shared a photo that made it appear Kimmel was crying, including a previous tweet from Kirk that read, “Jimmy Kimmel isn\u2019t funny.”<\/p>\n President Donald Trump<\/a> praised Disney\u2019s decision to pre-empt Kimmel\u2019s late-night show as “great news for America” on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Trump praised Disney\u2019s decision to indefinitely pre-empt Kimmel\u2019s late-night show as “great news for America.”<\/p>\n Trump Calls Disney Pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s Show ‘Great News For America’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Meanwhile, other Hollywood stars rallied behind Kimmel, calling the move a major blow to comedy.<\/p>\n Christie Brinkley posted a photo of several late-night hosts, including Kimmel, on her Instagram Story.<\/p>\n Jimmy Kimmel suggested that the 22-year-old Utah man charged for Kirk’s assassination, was part of the “MAGA gang” despite reports he had a left-wing ideology.<\/p>\n “Love these guys,” she wrote over the photo. “The laughter they provide us is as important as the air we breath[e]! And they are taking another one of them off the air tonight! WE MUST PROTECT their and OUR 1st [Amendment] RIGHTS!!!!”<\/p>\n During a morning show appearance, Kimmel’s good friend Jason Bateman spoke about the news.<\/p>\n Like What You\u2019re Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “Well, it’s troubling to say the least,” Bateman said on the “Today” show<\/a>. “And we all have to really take a moment and figure how we feel about this type of thing. Especially, people doing what you do.”<\/p>\n He added, “I’m sure there’s going to be some sort of collective move to respond to this, but I’m not smart enough or powerful enough to be the one to do it, but I imagine there’s plenty of conversations going on to do something, because you just can’t stand by and let stuff like that go on.”<\/p>\n Jimmy Kimmel hosts his late-night program in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n The host then asked, “Stuff like?” to which Bateman replied, “Well, Jimmy getting his show pulled for freedom of speech.”<\/p>\n Bateman has previously vacationed with Kimmel, along with another famous friend, Jennifer Aniston<\/a>.<\/p>\n Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n In 2023, Aniston shared an Instagram post<\/a> of a “summertime photo dump,” while she was on holiday with Bateman, Kimmel and their spouses.<\/p>\n In 2023, Jennifer Aniston shared an Instagram “summertime photo dump” while vacationing with Jason Bateman, Jimmy Kimmel and their spouses. She has not commented on Kimmel\u2019s suspension.<\/p>\n Rosie O\u2019Donnell also voiced support for Kimmel. She posted a photo<\/a> of the late-night host on Instagram with the caption, “this is unacceptable \u2026 america is no more.”<\/p>\n Comedian Wanda Sykes<\/a> revealed she had been scheduled to appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Wednesday night.<\/p>\n “Let\u2019s see. He didn\u2019t end the Ukraine war or solve Gaza within his first week. But he did end freedom of speech within his first year. Hey, for those of you who pray, now\u2019s the time to do it. Love you, Jimmy,” Sykes said in an Instagram video.<\/p>\n Ben Stiller<\/a> wrote on X, “This isn\u2019t right,” while “Happy Days” actor Henry Winkler posted, “@jimmykimmel his humor, his insights are important to keep showing us who we are. AND he is a most wonderful fellow.”<\/p>\n Emmy-winning actress Jean Smart<\/a> expressed outrage over the move.<\/p>\n “I am horrified at the cancellation of \u2018Jimmy Kimmel Live.\u2019 What Jimmy said was FREE speech, not hate speech,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of the late-night host.<\/p>\n “People seem to only want to protect free speech when it suits THEIR agenda. Though I didn\u2019t agree at ALL with Charlie Kirk<\/a>; his shooting death sickened me; and should have sickened any decent human being. What is happening to our country?”<\/p>\n Reps for Kimmel did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital\u2019s request for comment.<\/p>\n Fox News Digital’s Lindsay Kornick and Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n Original article source: Jimmy Kimmel cancellation sparks fierce celebrity split in Hollywood<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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