Jimmy Kimmel Suspended 'Indefinitely' After Pushing Charlie Kirk Propaganda - BERITAJA

Los Angeles, September 18, 2025 — ABC has announced an indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following controversial remarks made by host Jimmy Kimmel during a recent monologue related to the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. (deadline)

The network confirmed that Kimmel’s show would be “preempted indefinitely,” and replaced with alternative programming, citing growing concerns over the accuracy and tone of Kimmel’s statements made earlier this week.

During the monologue in question, aired on Monday night, Kimmel addressed the recent shooting at Utah University, where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot. He appeared to imply that the suspected perpetrator, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, held conservative political beliefs. However, information released by law enforcement and public records suggests otherwise, leading to a backlash over what some interpreted as a politically charged mischaracterization.

The decision to suspend the show came shortly after Nexstar Media Group—whose television stations include several ABC affiliates—announced that it would no longer air Jimmy Kimmel Live! across its network "for the foreseeable future." In a formal statement, Nexstar emphasized that the remarks were “offensive and insensitive,” particularly given the current state of political discourse in the United States.

Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, stated that the comments made by Kimmel did not align with the values of the local communities served by Nexstar's stations. He added that the company aimed to encourage “respectful, constructive dialogue” and believed that suspending the program was necessary in pursuit of that goal.

The situation escalated further when Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr weighed in on the controversy. Speaking on the matter, Carr described the broadcast as misleading and stated there could be grounds for regulatory review or legal action. He noted that networks such as ABC operate under FCC licenses and are obligated to serve the public interest.

This development occurs as Nexstar is actively seeking FCC approval for a proposed $6.2 billion merger with media company Tegna. Observers have noted that the timing of the network’s decision to pull Kimmel’s program may also be influenced by regulatory sensitivities tied to the merger.

As of now, neither ABC nor Kimmel has released an additional public statement beyond the initial confirmation of the show’s suspension.