Jimmy Kimmel Live won’t air in DC and other states as Sinclair continues to suspend show
Jimmy Kimmel to remain unavailable on some local networks
- Sinclair Inc. announced it would continue to preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on its ABC affiliate networks following the host's controversial comments about Charlie Kirk.
- The media company stated it would replace the late-night talk show with news programming, with ongoing discussions with ABC regarding the show's potential return.
- ABC, owned by Disney, had previously suspended production of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' for a short period but reinstated it after “thoughtful conversations” with Kimmel.
- Kimmel's remarks, made on 14 September, accused Republicans of exploiting Charlie Kirk's death and included a joke about President Trump's reaction.
- The incident has sparked a significant debate over free speech, with figures like Barack Obama criticising perceived government coercion against media companies.