{"id":2037128,"date":"2025-09-20T14:57:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T14:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2037128"},"modified":"2025-09-20T14:57:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T14:57:04","slug":"fans-rally-behind-jimmy-kimmel-as-petition-slams-disney-for-caving-to-censorship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/fans-rally-behind-jimmy-kimmel-as-petition-slams-disney-for-caving-to-censorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel As Petition Slams Disney For \u2018Caving To Censorship\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A MoveOn petition, already breaking records as the fastest-growing of the year, is demanding that <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/abc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ABC;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ABC<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/disney\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Disney;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Disney<\/a><\/strong> immediately reinstate late-night host <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/jimmy-kimmel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jimmy Kimmel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jimmy Kimmel<\/a><\/strong> following his suspension. The petition, which has already surpassed 84,700 signatures, accuses the Trump administration and MAGA Republicans of weaponizing political pressure to silence critics, calling the move a dangerous escalation of authoritarian censorship in the U.S. Petition organizers are framing the suspension not just as a network decision, but as part of a broader crackdown on free speech. The uproar comes after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced he had a \u201cstrong case\u201d for action against Jimmy Kimmel, suggesting Disney\u2019s broadcast license could be at risk.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Activists Warn Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Is \u2018Direct Attack On Free Speech\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>O&#8217;Connor\/AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWhether you are a celebrity like Jimmy Kimmel or a local community activist, this administration is determined to silence anyone who disagrees with them and their extreme political agenda,\u201d Britt Jacovich, spokesperson for MoveOn Civic Action, said. \u201cCensoring Colbert and Kimmel accelerates the dangerous slide into authoritarianism and is a direct attack on our freedom of speech. MoveOn members will not be scared into submission or silenced into inaction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The petition also demands that ABC and Disney publicly commit to standing up against government censorship. Organizers argue that large corporations, with their immense resources and influence, have a responsibility to fight back rather than &#8220;caving to political censorship.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe FCC may give Disney its license,\u201d the petition reads, \u201cbut it\u2019s everyday people who make Disney relevant. If they want the trust of their customers, they have to reverse this terrible decision, reinstate Kimmel, and demonstrate that they will fight back against censorship NOW!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Petition Says Kimmel Suspension Proves No One Is Safe From Government Censorship<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jimmy Kimmel at World Premiere Of Netflix's &quot;Your Place Or Mine&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1314\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/UuSGmENLnseTlCeS4Xt7Uw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzMTQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/72e395d832f64bbf3f12031fb5b7f519\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Jeffrey Mayer\/JTMPhotos, Int&#8217;l. \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Critics call this blatant corruption, accusing a government agency of abusing its power to coerce corporations into submission. Jimmy Kimmel, they argue, wasn\u2019t suspended for his remarks about Charlie Kirk, but instead, he was suspended for daring to use his platform to hold the administration accountable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Advocates point to a pattern of media crackdowns that includes CBS and Paramount Global\u2019s firing of Emmy-winning host Stephen Colbert, cuts to public television funding, and attacks on NPR. They warn this is part of a coordinated effort to restrict the diversity of voices Americans can access, leaving the Trump administration freer to control the national narrative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about one late-night host,\u201d the petition warns. \u201cIt\u2019s about whether Americans, from household names to everyday people, will be free to use their platforms to speak out against the government.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Star Calls For Disney Boycott Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jimmy Kimmel at 2019 Walt Disney Television Upfront\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1203\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/YpWwTBycJBLYwIyFKcYfWA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMDM7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/67c4cba7b5157742abe9d9b73df52393\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The controversy hasn\u2019t just sparked outrage among fans and activists. Hollywood insiders are now speaking out, with some calling for a boycott of Disney until Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sierra Swan, the former Black Eyed Peas member, was among the first to publicly vow to cut ties with the company. Replying to actress Jennifer Landecker\u2019s Instagram post about the suspension, Swan promised to cancel her Disney subscriptions, writing, \u201cYup. This [is] how we start.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">\u2018Lost\u2019 Creator Damon Lindelof Also Vows Boycott Of Disney<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jimmy Kimmel on the set of his show in Los Angeles\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1244\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/MdG02CDtiKwL23773Vp3mw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNDQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/11e8db261e14a3a7df91420e1e1ca6e8\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile, Damon Lindelof, the three-time Emmy-winning writer and producer best known for &#8220;Lost,&#8221; &#8220;The Leftovers,&#8221; and &#8220;Watchmen,&#8221; also weighed in with an impassioned defense of Jimmy Kimmel. Posting to Instagram on September 18, Lindelof praised the late-night host as \u201ccaring and empathic and grateful\u201d and highlighted his generosity and support for his crew during strikes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYou know he loves his country. You know he appreciates a good roast and he can take as good as he gives,\u201d Lindelof wrote. \u201cYou know he is generous and philanthropic and most of all, you know that he is kind,&#8221; adding that he was &#8220;shocked, saddened, and infuriated\u201d by ABC\u2019s decision and vowed not to work with Disney until the suspension is lifted. \u201cIf it isn\u2019t, I can\u2019t in good conscience work for the company that imposed it,\u201d Lindelof declared. \u201cAnd Jimmy? You\u2019ve ALWAYS known what you were doing. Love you and support you.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">ABC And Disney Face Mounting Pressure As Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Sparks Free Speech Battle<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Jimmy Kimmel at the Heart of Rock and Roll on Broadway\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1237\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XCQfrQt6HGBSDyHrWVJNeA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMzc7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/79e57febfa5f03416dde0411b5e2e8fd\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With the petition growing at breakneck speed and public outrage mounting, ABC and Disney are now under intense pressure to make a choice. Either stand firm against political censorship, or risk losing the trust of viewers who see Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s suspension as the latest flashpoint in a high-stakes battle for free speech.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">View the petition <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sign.moveon.org\/petitions\/kimmel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A MoveOn petition, already breaking records as the fastest-growing of the year, is demanding that ABC and Disney immediately reinstate late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following his suspension. 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