ABC stated that the late-night talk show will be suspended until further notice after monologue content made by the host regarding the death of the conservative speaker.
Broadcaster and Partner Station Actions
The network issued a statement on Wednesday night, confirming that the show would be replaced until further notice. Officials explained that replacing means another program will be shown in its usual spot.
This action followed Nexstar Media declared it would likewise replace the show on all its owned and affiliated stations. Nexstar pointed to concerns over Kimmel’s remarks related to the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Context
During this week's broadcast, Kimmel commented that some groups were trying to capitalize on the killing of the speaker, who was killed recently in Utah.
The accused individual faces charges with a serious crime and may be subject to the maximum sentence.
The late-night host also criticized the vice president for allegedly attributing the left for the incident absent support.
Vance had claimed that a large share of violent actors in the US come from the left-wing, a statement the comedian dismissed by referencing a study on political violence in the United States.
Broadcast and Government Pressure
Ahead of the affiliate's action, a top regulator had urged affiliates to drop the show, warning that potential penalties or disciplinary action if they transmitted content that engaged in misinformation.
The FCC chair later thanked the broadcaster for its decision and emphasized that broadcasters have a responsibility to prioritize truthful content.
Andrew Alford labeled the host's remarks as inappropriate and hurtful amid a volatile political moment.
Jimmy Kimmel has not yet commented publicly regarding the decision.
Allowing the host to remain on air across our markets cannot be considered appropriate at the current time.
The show stands unavailable for now.
