Jimmy Kimmel’s problems: «Jimmy Kimmel Live!» show taken off the air after a comment about the murder of Charlie Kirk
18 september 2025 в 16:13
Jimmy Kimmel is the latest late-night host to run into network trouble. Just a few months after Stephen Colbert’s show on CBS was cut back, Jimmy Kimmel Live! was taken off the air «indefinitely» after Kimmel spoke out about the murder of Charlie Kirk and the suspect shooter, Tyler Robinson.
«Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be suspended indefinitely», - said an ABC representative. According to CNN, the representative refused to share additional details.
So, what exactly did Kimmel say about Kirk and Robinson? We provide the full comment below.
Although ABC refused to clarify the reasons for Kimmel’s suspension, Nexstar, an affiliate of ABC, stated that they will not be airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the «foreseeable future», - adding that they «strongly object to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk, and will replace the show with other programs in their ABC-affiliated markets».
Shortly before the announcement of Kirk’s death on September 10, 2025, Kimmel condemned political violence and expressed his condolences to the family of the late Turning Point USA founder.
«Instead of angrily pointing fingers, can we at least agree for one day that killing another person is awful and horrific?» Kimmel wrote in an Instagram post. «On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and all the children, parents, and innocents who have become victims of senseless gun violence».
«The MAGA Gang (is) desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it», - Kimmel said during an episode of his late-night show. «In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving».
Kimmel then pointed out how Donald Trump responded to a journalist’s question about how he was coping with the death of his late friend Kirk.
«I think very well, and by the way, over there — see all the trucks?» the president asked. «They just started building a new banquet hall for the White House, which they’ve been trying to do for about 150 years. And it’s going to be beautiful».
ABC did not comment on the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! So it is unclear whether the late-night comedy show will be canceled. At the time of publication, Kimmel had not been fired; his work had been suspended.
Kimmel’s salary at ABC is around $ 15 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His net worth is around $ 50 million per year
«Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be suspended indefinitely», - said an ABC representative. According to CNN, the representative refused to share additional details.
So, what exactly did Kimmel say about Kirk and Robinson? We provide the full comment below.
Although ABC refused to clarify the reasons for Kimmel’s suspension, Nexstar, an affiliate of ABC, stated that they will not be airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the «foreseeable future», - adding that they «strongly object to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk, and will replace the show with other programs in their ABC-affiliated markets».
Shortly before the announcement of Kirk’s death on September 10, 2025, Kimmel condemned political violence and expressed his condolences to the family of the late Turning Point USA founder.
«Instead of angrily pointing fingers, can we at least agree for one day that killing another person is awful and horrific?» Kimmel wrote in an Instagram post. «On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and all the children, parents, and innocents who have become victims of senseless gun violence».
«The MAGA Gang (is) desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it», - Kimmel said during an episode of his late-night show. «In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving».
Kimmel then pointed out how Donald Trump responded to a journalist’s question about how he was coping with the death of his late friend Kirk.
«I think very well, and by the way, over there — see all the trucks?» the president asked. «They just started building a new banquet hall for the White House, which they’ve been trying to do for about 150 years. And it’s going to be beautiful».
ABC did not comment on the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! So it is unclear whether the late-night comedy show will be canceled. At the time of publication, Kimmel had not been fired; his work had been suspended.
Kimmel’s salary at ABC is around $ 15 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His net worth is around $ 50 million per year
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