Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show is off the air. The network’s decision comes amid growing backlash to the comedian’s controversial remarks about the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk .

On Wednesday (Sept. 17), Jimmy Kimmel Live! was officially placed on indefinite hiatus, with both ABC and affiliate partner Nexstar Media Group pulling the plug “for the foreseeable future.”

Why Was 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Pulled?

According to Variety , the decision stems from Kimmel’s monologue on Monday night (Sept. 15), in which he addressed the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. He was 31.

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