ABC confirmed Wednesday that the popular late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has been "pre-empted indefinitely" following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

"Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely," an ABC spokesperson told CBS News in a statement. There was no word on if or when the show may return.

ABC's announcement came after media giant Nexstar announced in a news release that it would preempt Kimmel's show indefinitely on all its stations over Kimmel's remarks.

Jimmy Kimmel speaks at the Disney upfronts on May 13, 2025, in New York City. Michael Le Brecht/Disney via Getty Images

"Mr. Kimmel's comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our natio

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