Nexstar partners with Sinclair to bring back Jimmy Kimmel’s show to its ABC channels.
Broadcasting companies that own various ABC-related stations have announced that Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return this Friday after a temporary pause. Kimmel faced backlash on September 15 when he claimed during a monologue that the allegations surrounding Kirk Assassin were part of the Pro Trump Magazine movement. This led to two media companies shutting […]
Nexstar collaborates with Sinclair to restart ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after a disagreement
Nexstar Media Group has now partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group, which airs “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” This announcement follows a tense standoff with Disney that occurred last Friday. “We appreciate the constructive discussions we had with executives at the Walt Disney Company regarding our concerns,” Nexstar stated on Friday. They emphasized their commitment to protecting the […]
Nexstar and Sinclair to restore access to Jimmy Kimmel
Television Landscape Shifts Following Kimmel’s Controversial Comments Recently, host Jimmy Kimmel made headlines for remarks concerning the assassination of local TV news figure Pair Charlie Kirk, which led to significant changes in programming. Last week, Kimmel was initially dropped from the airwaves, but as of Friday, both Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair have announced plans […]
Sinclair to Reintroduce ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Friday, Ending Blackout in Many Cities
Sinclair Broadcast Group Ends Blackout of ABC Stations Sinclair Broadcast Group, which operates approximately 40 ABC stations, announced that its week-long blackout has concluded. Beginning Friday, shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and other late-night programs will return to numerous ABC affiliates. In a statement, Sinclair conveyed, “The aim of this whole process was to […]
Sinclair lifts ban on Jimmy Kimmel
Sinclair to Resume ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Sinclair announced it will bring back the opening segment of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with the show set to return this Friday. The company emphasized that the objective is to make programming both accurate and appealing to the largest audience possible. They aim to serve community interests while […]
The direction of Bob Iger’s confrontation with Nexstar and Sinclair on ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ — and the reasons behind the serious nature of the situation.
Viewers of local TV stations run by Nexstar and Sinclair should expect to see Jimmy Kimmel back on their screens soon. Both companies, which own many ABC affiliate stations across the country, have expressed concerns about misleading comments regarding Kimmel and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, according to a source. Disney appears poised to leverage […]
Democratic senators investigate Nexstar and Sinclair regarding the ban on the Jimmy Kimmel show.
Democrat Senators Demand Answers from Nexstar and Sinclair Democratic senators are seeking clarification from Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcasting Group after both companies decided not to air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” This decision has raised suspicions about possible behind-the-scenes dealings with the Trump administration and their attempts to gain favor with federal regulators. Senators Elizabeth […]
FCC chair criticizes California senator regarding Jimmy Kimmel and Sinclair disagreement
FCC Chair Criticizes Senator Over Sinclair’s Kimmel Ban Commission Chairman Brendan Kerr had a strong rebuttal for California Democratic Senator Scott Wiener on Tuesday, urging Sinclair Broadcast Group to end their current stance that keeps late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air on his affiliated stations. Kerr highlighted Wiener’s position as part of a broader trend […]
Here are the ABC stations owned by Sinclair that will not broadcast Jimmy Kimmel’s return.
After a brief hiatus following Sinclair Broadcast Group’s announcement, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is set to return to late-night television on Tuesday, but will remain off the air in many markets. Sinclair stated, “As of Tuesday night, we will be preempting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ in favor of news programming on ABC’s affiliate stations,” in a post […]
Jimmy Kimmel’s return to television falters as Sinclair Broadcasting Group announces it will not broadcast the show on its ABC stations.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Will Not Air Jimmy Kimmel Live! Sinclair Broadcast Group isn’t going to air Jimmy Kimmel Live! just yet. This comes even after Disney reached an agreement to revive the show following Kimmel’s brief suspension at 33 ABC affiliate stations. According to a report by Breitbart News on Monday, Disney and ABC have […]