{"id":2039834,"date":"2025-09-21T23:06:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T23:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2039834"},"modified":"2025-09-21T23:06:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T23:06:05","slug":"ex-disney-star-olivia-rodrigo-blasts-abc-over-jimmy-kimmel-suspension-abuse-of-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/ex-disney-star-olivia-rodrigo-blasts-abc-over-jimmy-kimmel-suspension-abuse-of-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Disney Star Olivia Rodrigo Blasts ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: \u2018Abuse Of Power\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pop superstar and former <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/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> star <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/olivia-rodrigo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Olivia Rodrigo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Olivia Rodrigo<\/a><\/strong> is speaking out in defense of <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> after <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/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> abruptly suspended his long-running late-night show, <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/jimmy-kimmel-live\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;Jimmy Kimmel Live!&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">&#8220;Jimmy Kimmel Live!&#8221;<\/a><\/strong> The 22-year-old Grammy-winning singer took to Instagram over the weekend to lash out at the network, calling the move a shocking act of \u201cblatant censorship\u201d and an \u201cabuse of power.\u201d Olivia Rodrigo\u2019s fiery comments come as a wave of Hollywood stars rally behind Jimmy Kimmel, who was taken off the air following his controversial remarks about conservative activist <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/charlie-kirk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Charlie Kirk;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Charlie Kirk<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Olivia Rodrigo Joins Hollywood Chorus Condemning ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Saturday, the former Disney+ actress reposted a statement from SAG-AFTRA and added her own sharp words of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/fans-rally-behind-jimmy-kimmel-143051360.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:support for Kimmel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">support for Kimmel<\/a>. \u201cSo upset over this blatant censorship and abuse of power,\u201d Rodrigo wrote on her Instagram Stories. \u201cI stand with Jimmy Kimmel and I stand for freedom of speech.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Her post quickly aligned her with a growing list of A-listers, unions, and entertainment leaders who have condemned <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/ex-abc-news-veteran-suggests-161502889.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:the network\u2019s move;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">the network\u2019s move<\/a>. SAG-AFTRA\u2019s original statement emphasized that democracy \u201cthrives when diverse points of view are expressed\u201d and warned against the suppression of free speech.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Rodrigo Cosigns David Letterman\u2019s Fiery Take On Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s Suspension<\/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>ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rodrigo didn\u2019t stop there. She later reposted <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/David-Letterman\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:David Letterman;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">David Letterman<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s fiery remarks comparing the suspension to an act of authoritarianism. The retired host blasted the decision during a live interview with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/culture\/archive\/2025\/09\/david-letterman-jimmy-kimmel-atlantic-festival\/684254\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Atlantic;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Atlantic<\/a>, saying, \u201cYou can\u2019t go around firing somebody because you\u2019re fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian, a criminal, administration in the Oval Office. That\u2019s just not how this works.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The backlash comes as reports swirl that Kimmel is preparing for his sensational return to television after being <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/jimmy-kimmels-reaction-abc-cancellation-154537427.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:suspended \u201cindefinitely\u201d;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">suspended \u201cindefinitely\u201d<\/a> for comments about Kirk\u2019s assassination.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Olivia Rodrigo\u2019s Bold Journey From Disney Roots To Free Speech Advocate<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Olivia Rodrigo At BST Hyde Park 2025 In London, UK\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"626\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/P_uNR__Q0k61pcOeu9AO1Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyNjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/e28207c9c2b79cdf76ee55dae25a8d01\"\/><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\">While Rodrigo is best known for chart-topping hits like &#8220;Drivers License&#8221; and &#8220;Vampire,&#8221; she\u2019s also built a reputation for speaking out on political issues. In 2021, she partnered with the White House to encourage young people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In 2024, she publicly endorsed <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kamala Harris;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Kamala Harris<\/a><\/strong> during the presidential election. Now in 2025, she\u2019s throwing her weight behind Kimmel and free speech.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rodrigo\u2019s roots in Hollywood trace back to her breakout role in &#8220;High School Musical: The Musical: The Series&#8221; on Disney+, before launching her solo career and later starring in her Disney+ documentary &#8220;Driving Home 2 U,&#8221; which chronicled the making of her debut album &#8220;Sour.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rodrigo\u2019s comments add to a wave of criticism hammering ABC for bowing to political pressure. For her, the issue goes beyond one talk show host, as it\u2019s about protecting fundamental rights. \u201cOur society depends on freedom of expression,\u201d she wrote, echoing SAG-AFTRA\u2019s warning.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Rodrigo\u2019s History Of Speaking Out On Women\u2019s Rights<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"OLIVIA RODRIGO Lollapalooza Chicago 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1439\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rpk2CB27PvFkLfZUBaDu_g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0Mzk7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/8a6b75515001b1133e566f047907fd75\"\/><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\">But it&#8217;s not just politics the singer speaks out about. Rodrigo has also never shied away from using her platform to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/olivia-rodrigo-looking-forward-kamala-181507881.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:advocate for women\u2019s rights;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">advocate for women\u2019s rights<\/a> and reproductive freedom. The &#8220;GUTS&#8221; singer has been outspoken about <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/584691\/olivia-rodrigo-slams-supreme-court-distributes-free-condoms-plan-b-at-missouri-concert\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:abortion access and birth rights;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">abortion access and birth rights<\/a>, especially following the Supreme Court\u2019s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During her Glastonbury Festival set in 2022, Rodrigo made headlines when she brought Lily Allen on stage to perform \u201cF-ck You\u201d as a direct message to the justices who voted to strip federal abortion protections. She later doubled down in interviews, stressing that young women should be able to make their own choices about their bodies without government interference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rodrigo also partnered with the Missouri Abortion Fund to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/olivia-rodrigo-banned-handing-plan-221538768.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:distribute free condoms and emergency contraception;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">distribute free condoms and emergency contraception<\/a> as part of her push for reproductive rights. The move sparked controversy, though, and the backlash ultimately led abortion rights groups to halt offering these resources at her shows.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Olivia Rodrigo Proves She\u2019s Not Afraid To Get Loud On Big Issues<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Olivia Rodrigo performs in Madrid\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gn7ba6Vn6bdUQ3etKEe8KA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/114b4c5353d0441396d2da72ad576e70\"\/><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>Europa Press \/ MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2023, Rodrigo launched her non-profit, Fund 4 Good, dedicated to supporting reproductive rights, gender equality, and other causes close to her heart. The initiative partnered with organizations on the ground to provide resources and amplify the fight for women\u2019s health care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">By standing with Kimmel now, Rodrigo isn\u2019t just weighing in on free speech, but she\u2019s continuing a pattern of activism that has become central to her identity. Whether it\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/olivia-rodrigo-looking-forward-kamala-181507881.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:reproductive rights;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">reproductive rights<\/a>, political endorsements, or calling out censorship, she\u2019s made it clear she\u2019s not afraid to get loud.<\/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>Pop superstar and former Disney star Olivia Rodrigo is speaking out in defense of Jimmy Kimmel after ABC abruptly suspended his long-running late-night show, &#8220;Jimmy Kimmel Live!&#8221; The 22-year-old Grammy-winning singer took to Instagram over the weekend to lash out at the network, calling the move a shocking act of \u201cblatant censorship\u201d and an \u201cabuse [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2039835,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[375211,23301,23060,25675],"class_list":["post-2039834","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-blatant-censorship","tag-disney","tag-jimmy-kimmel","tag-olivia-rodrigo"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ex-Disney-Star-Olivia-Rodrigo-Blasts-ABC-Over-Jimmy-Kimmel-Suspension.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039834","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2039834"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039834\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2039835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2039834"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2039834"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2039834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}