Jimmy Kimmel's ABC Suspension: Disney's FCC Drama Sequel
In a twist worthy of a soap opera starring Disney and ABC, Jimmy Kimmel's show was yanked off air last Wednesday—thanks to right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's unfortunate timing and FCC Chair Brendan Carr's pressure tactics. Nexstar, ABC's affiliate landlord, threw its weight around too, demanding respect like a moody teenager. Overnight, President Trump cheered the cancellation while Hollywood threw a fit, waving protest signs and calling for Disney boycotts like it was Black Friday. But, surprise! By Tuesday, the Mouse House remembered ratings matter and let Kimmel crawl back onto the stage, prompting Ben Stiller to unleash emoji celebrations and Gov. Gavin Newsom to thank everyone but Carr for not killing free speech. Meanwhile, Carr grumbled about 'projection'—as if he's not part of the reality show production. Never a dull moment when politics and prime time collide.
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ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel's show over a scandal, protests erupt, Disney updates decision twice faster than your Wi-Fi reconnects. Celebrities cry foul, politicians dig in, FCC distinguishes local TV’s 'needs' from jabs at free speech. Cable news drop-the-mic material right here.
When Disney owns the network and your show gets yanked faster than you can say 'FCC,' you know free speech is getting the wild Disney treatment—clauses and fine prints included.
Watching the Jimmy Kimmel suspension saga is like seeing a toddler throw a tantrum, only the toddler owns half the cable channels and the government's calling timeout.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 9/22/2025 | Author: Kelsey Vlamis
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