Jimmy Kimmel’s Late Night Show Has Been Suspended Indefinitely
Jimmy Kimmel Taken Off Air Indefinitely Following Charlie Kirk Controversy
ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel Late Night Live Show indefinitely after comments made by the host regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University. The shocking event has rocked the nation, sparking heated debates both online and offline.
Following the incident, some individuals expressed their satisfaction with Kirk’s death on social media. However, this reaction quickly backfired, as reports surfaced that employers were being contacted about their employees’ celebratory posts. TikTok influencer Quinn Pratt, who boasts millions of followers, has been at the forefront of this campaign, emailing companies to demand accountability. Despite backlash, Pratt insists he will continue until those individuals face consequences.
Adding fuel to the fire, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made remarks on his Monday show that drew widespread criticism. Just two days later, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, ABC announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be suspended indefinitely. The network, which has worked with Kimmel since 2003, has not revealed when or if the show will return.
Controversial Comments That Pushed ABC to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel
Here are the comments from Jimmy Kimmel that led to his cancellation:
“We hit some new lows over the weekend, with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points.”
~Jimmy
Kimmel didn’t stop there. He went on to criticize former President Donald Trump, saying:
“This is not how an adult grieves the murder of somebody he called a friend. This is how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish, okay.”
~Jimmy
He later added another jab:
“And then we installed the most beautiful chandelier. Sconces you wouldn’t believe. There is something wrong with him. There really is, I mean.”
~Jimmy
These remarks came after Trump was asked in an interview how he was coping with the news of his friend Charlie Kirk’s passing. Instead of focusing on the tragedy, Trump shifted the conversation toward the construction of the White House ballroom.
Now the question remains: Which of these comments broke the camel’s back and ultimately pushed ABC to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air?
President Donald Trump’s and Jimmy Fallon’s Reactions
Former President Donald Trump also weighed in on the controversy.
“Jimmy Kimmel is not a talented person, he had very low ratings and they should have fired him long ago. So, you know, you can call that free speech or not, he was fired for lack of talent.”
~President Trump
Meanwhile, fellow late-night host Jimmy Fallon shared his thoughts, recalling how the two often get confused because of their similar names.
“I don’t know what’s going on, no one does. I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he’s a decent, funny, and loving guy.”
~Jimmy Fallon
Some argue that pulling Kimmel off the air is a violation of the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech. However, others point out that Jimmy Kimmel Live! had been struggling with low ratings and declining profits, suggesting the show was already on shaky ground.
Still, speculation online remains divided: Was Kimmel really cancelled for his comments about Donald Trump, or was it the fallout from his remarks on Charlie Kirk’s assassination?
What’s your take on the situation?
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