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‘Intentionally, maliciously mischaraterized’: Jimmy Kimmel defends comments on Charlie Kirk; calls reactions distortion

Late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel said his remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk were “intentionally and maliciously mischaracterized” by right-wing groups.The Jimmy Kimmel Tonight! host became a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s culture wars after comments he made about Kirk’s assassination last month. His remarks led FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to urge television stations to […]

6.26 million viewers: Jimmy Kimmel’s comeback monologue on Trump hits record high; 1st show since suspension

File photo: Jimmy Kimmel (Picture credit: AP) Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC on Tuesday night drew one of the largest audiences for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in a decade, nearly four times his usual viewership, despite more than 20% of affiliates pre-empting the show, according to preliminary Nielsen data. The episode averaged 6.2 million viewers, while […]

‘For hiding Epstein & …’: Sacramento ABC shooting accused left notes targeting Trump aides; political motive suspected

A man accused of firing bullets into the Sacramento ABC affiliate’s offices last week had handwritten notes in his car that threatened members of the Trump administration, according to federal officials.Anibal Hernandez Santana, 64, is charged with multiple firearms offences and interference with a federally licensed radio or communications station after the Sept. 19 incident […]

Zohran Mamdani to attend WABC town hall: Reverses boycott after ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel; calls decision ‘a victory for free speech’

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said Monday evening that he will attend a town hall hosted by WABC-TV after ABC announced it is reinstating late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, reversing his earlier decision to boycott the event.Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, had earlier withdrawn from the forum in protest of ABC’s suspension of Kimmel following […]

Jimmy Kimmel show returns: ABC reinstates talk show pulled over Charlie Kirk remarks; ‘thoughtful conversations’ cited by network

Disney-owned ABC announced Monday that it will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. The show had been pulled indefinitely following controversy over his remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” […]

‘President Trump had no idea’: Karoline Leavitt denies White House role in ABC shelving Jimmy Kimmel; blasts Barack Obama

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that the administration had any role in ABC’s indefinite shelving of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” following the host’s monologue on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. She also criticized former President Barack Obama for alleging that the Donald Trump […]

‘Bad ratings’: Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Kimmel; calls him ‘talentless’

Jimmy Kimmel; Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Thursday attributed ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to poor ratings, calling it the biggest reason behind the move. “Jimmy Kimmel was fired (show taken off air) because he had bad ratings, more than anything else,” Trump said in London during a joint press […]

‘Attack on free speech’: Celebs, unions rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after show taken off air; denounce ABC

Disney’s ABC is facing intense backlash after indefinitely pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air following comments by its host about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Also Read | Lights, camera, shut down! Who is Jimmy Kimmel? Star host’s remarks on Charlie Kirk ends his late-night show Kirk, a close ally of US President […]

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ replacement: ABC to air Charlie Kirk tribute in late-night slot; broadcast set for Friday

Jimmy Kimmel and Charlie Kirk (AP images) Dozens of ABC affiliate stations will air a special tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night timeslot on Friday, following controversy over the comedian’s remarks about Kirk’s alleged assassin.Sinclair Broadcast Group, which operates 30 ABC affiliates, announced on Wednesday that it would air a program […]

Explained: Why Jimmy Kimmel was fired by ABC; and what it says about free speech in Trump’s America | World News

ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has triggered a political and cultural storm. It isn’t just about one comedian’s remarks—it’s about regulatory pressure, political leverage, and what happens when broadcast media bends under power. What triggered this On Monday, Jimmy Kimmel made remarks in his monologue about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. […]