Jimmy Kimmel ‘s recent comments about the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk have led to some serious consequences.
Kimmel’s ABC late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live ! will be “preempted indefinitely,” a network spokesperson tells TVLine, after Nexstar — which owns 33 ABC affiliates nationwide, including stations in Nashville, New Orleans and other, smaller markets — decided not to air the show in light of Kimmel’s comments.
“Nexstar’s owned and partner television stations affiliated with the ABC Television Network will preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the foreseeable future beginning with tonight’s show,” Nexstar said in a statement. “Nexstar strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk and will replace the show wit