'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 the late-night host 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. More to follow..."
On September 18, 2025, ABC is taking "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air indefinitely following comments made by Jimmy Kimmel about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The network is pulling the long-running late-night series in response to those comments. Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar's broadcasting division, called Kimmel's remarks offensive and insensitive during a critical time in national political discourse. Alford said the comments do not reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities where Nexstar operates. Additional information and developments are expected to follow.
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