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ABC pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ off air ‘indefinitely’ over Charlie Kirk comments

ABC and Nexstar suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely after Kimmel falsely linked Charlie Kirk's assassin to MAGA supporters, sparking regulatory threats and widespread backlash.

  • Many of Kimmel’s comedy peers view the suspension as censorship and harmful to free speech.
  • The Writers Guild of America publicly responded to Kimmel’s suspension, emphasizing the importance of free speech in a democratic society.
  • Concerns were raised about the implications of this decision, reflecting authoritarianism in society.
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The U.S. broadcaster ABC has dropped the late-night show of the prominent presenter Jimmy Kimmel.

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Disney’s ABC TV network is indefinitely taking Jimmy Kimmel’s night talk show off the air in the midst of controversy over his recent comments about Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer. “Jimmy Kimmel Live will be suspended indefinitely,” said an ABC spokesman, refusing to share more details. Kimmel’s representative did not immediately respond to a comment request. The surprising decision came only a few hours after the Trump government official respon…

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