"Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about Charlie Kirk's killing, which prompted dozens of stations to say they wouldn't air the show, a move that was cheered on by a top federal regulator. The veteran late-night comic made several remarks on Monday and Tuesday about the reaction to the conservative activist's assassination, including saying that "many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk.""
"In an appearance on CNBC Thursday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr cheered the moves by the two affiliate groups to push back against the network. While the Federal Communications Commission does not have power over the television networks, it does have the authority to suspend the licenses of their individual stations in local markets. "We're reinvigorating the FCC's enforcement of the public interest," Carr said, "and I think that's a good thing.""
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night program after dozens of stations announced they would not air the show following Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk's killing. Nexstar said it would pull the show, calling Kimmel's comments "offensive and insensitive," and operates 28 ABC affiliates. Sinclair urged an apology and a "meaningful personal donation" to Turning Point USA and plans a tribute in Kimmel's time slot. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr applauded affiliate pushback and noted the FCC can suspend local station licenses. Kimmel issued no immediate comment and his contract runs through May 2026.
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