ABC Cancels Jimmy Kimmel’s Late-Night Show Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk.

ABC Cancels Jimmy Kimmel’s Late-Night Show Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk

ABC announced it will indefinitely suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after the host’s recent monologue regarding the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk sparked backlash across political and media circles.

Kimmel criticized Republicans for allegedly politicizing Kirk’s death and mocked responses by President Trump, triggering outrage among right-wing groups and media regulators.

Major affiliate Nexstar Media Group, which operates numerous ABC stations, joined the move, announcing it would not air Kimmel’s show due to what Nexstar described as “offensive and insensitive” remarks at such a volatile political moment.

The Federal Communications Commission Chair publicly suggested that ABC could face regulatory consequences if it continued broadcasting content that “consistently distorts news,” adding further pressure on the network.

The cancellation marks a significant shakeup in late-night programming. Kimmel, who has hosted the show since 2003, has not publicly commented on the cancellation. The timing and circumstances of ABC’s decision have sent shockwaves throughout Hollywood, with industry insiders reportedly “stunned” by the network’s quick action and the intersection of political pressure and programming decisions.