The abrupt suspension<\/a> of Jimmy Kimmel Live! <\/em>has left the internet reeling.<\/p>\n Celebrities began speaking out after news surfaced that Kimmel\u2019s show was \u201cindefinitely\u201d dropped from ABC on Wednesday (Sept. 17) because of his comments regarding the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death<\/a>.<\/p>\n Following the fatal shooting<\/a> of Kirk on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University, there has been much speculation about the political affiliations of the alleged gunman<\/a>, Tyler Robinson.<\/p>\n While conservatives swear Robinson is a leftist, liberals think the opposite, and no consensus has yet been reached.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n On Monday night\u2019s show, Kimmel noted conservative officials’ efforts<\/a> to blame left-wing ideology and pro-transgender sentiment for the shooting\u2014and the repercussions were fierce.<\/p>\n \u201cWe 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,\u201d Kimmel said in his opening monologue.<\/p>\n Facing threats of repercussions from Brendan Carr, who has held the position of Federal Communications Commission chair since being appointed by President Donald Trump<\/a> in 2017, ABC announced its decision to pull Kimmel’s show.<\/p>\n Big names, from politicians to actors to comedians, responded to the news online, many condemning ABC’s drop of Jimmy Kimmel Live! <\/em>and warning of the implications for free speech.<\/p>\n Former President Barack Obama<\/a> wrote on X, \u201cAfter years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn\u2019t like.\u201d<\/p>\n Marlon Wayans<\/a> also reacted to Kimmel\u2019s cancellation, telling Access Hollywood<\/em>, \u201cThis is America. You know what we’re seeing is not something that me, as a Black man, hasn\u2019t seen before. I just think it’s a shame, and I think every last single American loses because of this.\u201d<\/p>\n He added, \u201cIt’s not an ending. Guys and artists and voices like Jimmy Kimmel\u2014we have to be courageous, and it’s a new beginning. You can’t stop the dunk. You just made me create a new lane, that’s all.\u201d<\/p>\n See more reactions from California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Ben Stiller, Wanda Sykes, Jean Smart, Marc Maron, and comedian Mike Birbiglia below.<\/p>\n <\/a> ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Dropped ‘Indefinitely’ From ABC Over Late-Night Host’s Charlie Kirk Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Charlie Kirk Death: Report Details Messages Suspected Shooter Sent on Discord<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Charlie Kirk Death: People Report Losing Their Jobs After Criticizing Slain Political Influencer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Is a Sequel to \u2018Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle\u2019 in the Works?<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Conservative OnlyFans Star Anya Lacey Goes Viral for ‘Date Me’ Site<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nWhat celebrities are saying after Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/em> was dropped indefinitely from ABC<\/h2>\n
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