'Jimmy Kimmel Live' pulled off air over Charlie Kirk comment DW 09/18/2025
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'Jimmy Kimmel Live' pulled off air over Charlie Kirk comment  DW  09/18/2025
"09/18/2025September 18, 2025 ABC network is taking "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air indefinitely in response to comments Kimmel made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk."
"ABC network is pulling Jimmy Kimmel's long-running late night series in response to comments he made about Charlie Kirk's killing."
""Mr. Kimmel's comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities in which we are located," said Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar's broadcasting division."
ABC has removed 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' from its broadcast schedule indefinitely after comments Kimmel made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The long-running late night series was pulled in response to those remarks. Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar's broadcasting division, described the comments as offensive and insensitive at a critical time in national political discourse and said they do not reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities where Nexstar operates. The action is presented as a response to community standards amid heightened political tensions. More information is expected.
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