https://x.com/josettecaruso/status/1968445062880313419
Kimmel's cooked.
Went too far.
According to a September 17, 2025, press release from Nexstar Media Group, its owned and partner ABC-affiliated stations will preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely, starting that evening. This decision was made in response to comments Kimmel made about the death of Charlie Kirk.
Details on the situation include:
Reason for preemption: Nexstar "strongly objects" to Kimmel's recent on-air remarks concerning the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, calling them "offensive and insensitive". Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar's broadcasting division, stated that continuing to air the show was not in the public interest.
Kimmel's comments: On his show, Kimmel reportedly criticized those who were "desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them," after reports surfaced that the suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, had adopted more left-leaning political views.
FCC complaint: An FCC chair, Brendan Carr, also weighed in on the matter in an interview, suggesting the FCC could take action against Disney-owned ABC, the parent company of Kimmel's show. Carr described Kimmel's comments as "sickest conduct possible".
Other controversies: Kimmel has been a frequent target of conservative criticism for his jokes and monologues, and this latest incident adds to mounting pressure from different groups, including a recent FCC complaint from the Center for American Rights.
Extent of removal: The removal applies to Nexstar's large network of ABC affiliate stations across the country. In the affected markets, other programming will be aired instead.
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