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‘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. […]

‘Great News for America’: Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Kimmel as ‘zero talent’; praises ABC for axe

Donald Trump and Jimmy Kimmel (AP images) US president Donald Trump on Wednesday celebrated ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel‘s show, mocking the late-night host of having “zero talent” and praising the network for “finally having the courage to do what had to be done.” In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “Great News for […]

Jimmy Kimmel Live! pulled from ABC: Late-night show suspended indefinitely; backlash over Charlie Kirk remarks

Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been pulled from ABC’s schedule after the host came under fire for remarks about the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The network confirmed the decision on Wednesday, saying the programme would be “pre-empted indefinitely.” The move followed an announcement from Nexstar Media Group, which oversees dozens of ABC affiliates, […]

‘Just a bunch of people having fun watching cars burn’: ABC News reporter slammed for his description of LA riots

ABC7 journalist Marc Brown described LA rioters as just a bunch of people having fun watching cars burn. Los Angeles ABC7 News anchor Marc Brown, during his live commentary on the Los Angeles riots, said police should not escalate their action as that would lead to a major confrontation and the situation could turn very […]

‘Violated our standards’: ABC suspends Terry Moran after Trump rant; White House calls remarks ‘unhinged and unacceptable’

ABC’s Terry Moran suspended after Trump rant ABC News suspended senior national correspondent Terry Moran on Sunday after he posted a harsh social media rant targeting Stephen Miller, senior White House adviser, and US President Donald Trump. Moran’s comments drew sharp criticism from the Trump administration and US vice president JD Vance.On early Sunday, Moran […]

Is media backing off criticism of US government? ABC tells The View to dial down Trump attacks

The hosts of The View have never shied away from criticising US President Donald Trump, but the Western Journal reports that ABC bosses have had enough and want things toned down. The hosts of The View have never shied away from criticising US President Donald Trump, but the Western Journal reports that ABC bosses have […]

Donald Trump’s ABC interview turns into chaos over MS-13 tattoo: ‘I could get Abrego Garcia back but…’

Did Donald Trump make a fake claim over Abrego Garcia’s tattoo at the ABC interview? President Donald Trump at one point during his ABC interview attacked Terry Moran and said he picked him for the interview because he had never heard of him. “I picked you because, frankly, I never heard of you, but that’s […]