ABC has suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after backlash over remarks host Jimmy Kimmel made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. In his September 15 monologue, Kimmel criticized the political response to Kirk’s death and commented on the accused shooter, sparking outrage.
By September 17, ABC confirmed the show was being “pre-empted indefinitely”, replacing it with reruns of Celebrity Family Feud. Major affiliates reacted quickly: Nexstar Media Group pulled the show from all its ABC stations, while Sinclair Broadcast Group not only suspended it but also demanded a public apology and a donation to Turning Point USA.
The controversy has left Kimmel’s future uncertain. After more than two decades on air, his show — once a late-night staple — now sits in limbo, with ABC and viewers divided over what comes next.
