"In a statement that probably went through more lawyers and PR people than I can count, Disney said it pulled Kimmel off the air "to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country." Kimmel's comments were "ill-timed" and "insensitive," the House of Mouse added However, after some "thoughtful conversations with Jimmy," Disney is bringing the show back."
"Carr, who last week said, "This is a very, very serious issue right now for Disney. We can do this the easy way or the hard way," also pushed back on the idea that the FCC threatened to revoke Disney and ABC's licenses if they didn't fire Kimmel. In the meantime, Disney finds itself in a tricky situation. On the one hand, reinstating Kimmel is bound to make plenty of people happy."
Disney temporarily pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live!, saying the show was suspended "to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country." The company called Kimmel's comments "ill-timed" and "insensitive." After conversations with Kimmel, Disney reinstated the show. Reactions split across the spectrum, with many celebrities and politicians celebrating the return as a free-speech win while others accused Disney of caving. An executive denied FCC threats to revoke licenses. The reinstatement pleases some audiences but alienates others and may leave lingering resentment over the initial suspension, creating a complex PR challenge for Disney.
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