Jimmy Kimmel reportedly ‘f–king livid’ over ABC pulling ‘Live!’ — as Trump cheers ‘great news for America’
By Anna Young
Published Sep. 17, 2025
Updated Sep. 17, 2025, 10:27 p.m. ET
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Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly “absolutely f–king livid” over ABC’s decision to ax his late-night talk show following backlash to his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination — while President Trump cheered the move as “great news for America.”
The comedian, 57, was left fuming over the network’s Wednesday decision to suspend him and pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air “indefinitely” after he unleashed a hateful tirade against the gunned-down conservative activist during Monday night’s monologue, sources and producers told the Daily Mail.
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Nexstar Media Group, the major broadcast company that serves as a primary affiliate for ABC, confirmed that it would “preempt” Kimmel’s program in the wake of his remarks.
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But after Monday’s blunder, the FCC chairman says the only reasonable step for ABC, parent company Disney, and the Emmy-nominated host is to issue a public apology — noting that the network’s “unprecedented” rejection of Kimmel by broadcasters is “an important turning point” in the media.
“This action today by NexStar and Sinclair, frankly, it’s unprecedented,” Brendan Carr told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday.
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Early reports indicated that Nexstar Media Group was seeking FCC approval for something. That seems to have “disappeared”. Was this a quid pro quo to make DJT47 happy? If so, it’s UNACCEPTABLE.
I’m no Jimmy Kimmel fan. BUT, (and there is always a BIG butt), was this “suspension” rooted in politics. Sure seems so. When you see some of the many examples of “trash” that the broadcast networks air, this seems “mild”.
What would the FCC say about George Carlin now?
As much as I dislike Kimmel, this is just WRONG. And, he should get his show back on the air.
DJT47 should IMMEDIATELY:
- Find out any and all conversations between the FCC and ANY Gooferment bureaucrat with Nexstar Media Group and ANY ABC (or Disney).
- Fire anyone in the Gooferment who was involved in this affair. (The Gooferment, like Caesar’s wife must be above reproach.) Someone MIGHT have been trying to “please the boss” and gone way too far.
- Invite Kimmel to the White House, like he did with Bill Mahr, to have dinner and discuss this and many other topics.
- If Kimmel is starting a podcast or internet show like Tucker, then DJT47 should offer to be his first guest.
- Everyone, who purports to support the First Amendment, should let DJT47, Nexstar Media Group, ABC / Disney know that this is just wrong. (I will!)
What would Charlie Kirk be doing? Certainly, not trying to shut down an opinion. Any opinion.
Argh!
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” — often misattributed to Voltaire
Two memes sum it up!
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