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Jimmy Kimmel<\/strong> is reportedly refusing to back down. After ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/strong> over his controversial comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the late-night host has seemingly made it clear he won\u2019t give an apology just to save his job, as per reports. Kimmel sees this as a fight about censorship, not ratings.<\/p>\n According to #ShuterScoop<\/a> sources, Jimmy Kimmel is unwilling to issue what he considers a \u201cdemanded\u201d apology. \u201cJimmy feels cornered,\u201d one insider told the outlet, adding, \u201cHe thinks apologizing would be caving to political censorship. If it comes down to bowing to pressure or walking away, he\u2019s ready to walk.\u201d Another close friend reportedly reinforced the same sentiment and said, \u201cJimmy\u2019s stubborn \u2014 he won\u2019t fake an apology he doesn\u2019t believe in. He\u2019d rather protect comedy than save his job.\u201d<\/p>\n The Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspension was announced on September 17. It came after Kimmel suggested<\/a> on his September 15 show that Charlie Kirk\u2019s alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, was part of \u201cthe MAGA gang.\u201d Robinson, 22, has since been charged in connection with Kirk\u2019s shooting at Utah Valley University. The host further went on to show Trump\u2019s way of responding when asked about how he felt regarding Kirk\u2019s death, as the latter talked about the construction of a new ballroom in the White House and how beautiful it\u2019s going to be.<\/p>\n The comments infuriated FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who accused Kimmel of spreading lies and even threatened to strip ABC affiliates of their broadcast licenses. Nexstar<\/a>, the country\u2019s largest local TV broadcasting group, quickly acted, declaring Kimmel\u2019s remarks \u201coffensive and insensitive.\u201d<\/p>\n Donald Trump, long a target of Kimmel\u2019s jokes, celebrated the decision online. \u201cGreat News for America: The ratings-challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED,\u201d Trump posted, before calling for the cancellation of Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers\u2019 shows as well. (via Washington Post<\/a>)<\/p>\n For now, Kimmel appears to be betting on principle over career security. Whether that means an exit from late-night television or a drawn-out standoff with ABC remains to be seen.<\/p>\n Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on Mandatory<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Jimmy Kimmel Ready to \u2018Walk\u2019 Away & Not Apologize Amid Suspension, Insiders Say<\/a> appeared first on Reality Tea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly refusing to back down. After ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! over his controversial comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the late-night host has seemingly made it clear he won\u2019t give an apology just to save his job, as per reports. 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