Kimmel’s suspension remains in place even after Disney’s announcement
Sinclair Moves Ahead of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” On Monday, Sinclair Broadcast Group revealed it would be taking the lead over ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” starting Tuesday night. This decision comes as discussions are ongoing with ABC regarding its affiliate stations. Sinclair, which operates 30 ABC affiliates, previously collaborated with Nexstar—another owner of ABC affiliates—to […]
Democrats Involved in ‘Misrepresentation and Exaggeration’ Regarding Jimmy Kimmel’s Departure
FCC Chairman Accuses Democrats of Distortion On Monday, FCC Chairman Brendan Kerr took aim at Democrats, accusing them of “prediction and distortion.” This accusation emerged amidst calls from members of the Biden administration and Congress for the agency to regulate certain television networks, claiming it was not in line with the interests of everyday Americans. […]
Jimmy Kimmel’s comeback to television brings profits for Disney, but comes with significant drawbacks.
Disney’s CEO Faces Tough Decision on Jimmy Kimmel Bob Iger has been at the helm of Disney for nearly 20 years, but he recently revealed that one of the hardest choices he’s faced was about late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. This decision, made public on Monday, underscores the challenging economics surrounding “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” With Kimmel’s […]
Ted Cruz Compares FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to a Mafia Leader Following Jimmy Kimmel’s Cancellation
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) criticized the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Kerr, on his podcast, Verdict with Ted Cruz, labeling his actions as “dangerous” and akin to mafia tactics aimed at canceling Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Kerr had made threats against Kimmel and the networks Disney and ABC following Kimmel’s remark that Charlie Kirk’s […]
Disney Confirms Jimmy Kimmel’s Return to Late Night
Jimmy Kimmel’s Show to Return After Suspension Disney announced on Monday that Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended late-night show will be back on air on Tuesday. However, Disney executives revealed on Wednesday that the show would be cancelled “indefinitely” following comments Kimmel made about the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during a monologue on […]
Zohran Mamdani attributes his absence from the ABC town hall to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.
Zoran Mamdani, running as the Democratic candidate for mayor, has criticized ABC’s choice to cancel a town hall event and to temporarily suspend Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show. In a press conference held on Monday, he remarked, “It’s not just about local affiliates or the diligent journalists. It reflects on the leadership of a […]
Zohran Mamdani withdraws from town hall in response to Kimmel’s suspension
New York City Mayoral Candidate Withdraws from Town Hall in Protest Democratic mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani declared on Monday his decision to pull out of an upcoming WABC Town Hall in reaction to the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. The event, set for Thursday, follows a statement from a Disney representative noted by Fox News […]
Howard Stern criticizes ABC and Disney for putting Jimmy Kimmel’s show on hold.
Radio host Howard Stern spoke out on Monday against ABC and Disney for suspending Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. He expressed concern about government interference in the media, saying it’s a troubling sign for the country. “I should know,” he added. Stern also mentioned that he contacted Kimmel to check on him personally. He went on […]
Mamdani calls off televised town hall due to Kimmel’s suspension
Democrat Zoran Mamdani, a candidate for New York City mayor, announced on Monday that he is canceling town halls in collaboration with New York’s WABC, following Disney’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show indefinitely. This action by ABC was reportedly influenced by pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concerning remarks Kimmel […]
Co-hosts of ‘The View’ speak out about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
Whoopi Goldberg, alongside her co-host on “The View,” spoke out during Monday’s episode about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, criticizing ABC’s decision and underscoring the potential influence of government pressure. “Did you really think we wouldn’t discuss Jimmy Kimmel? Have you watched this show over its 29 seasons?” Goldberg challenged the audience at the start of the […]