Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Throwing “Nuclear” Fit After Disney ABC Pulls Show Over Charlie Kirk Comments

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Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly furious after ABC unexpectedly took his show, *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, off the air this week. This came after controversy over inaccurate information he shared about the man accused of threatening Charlie Kirk. According to a report in the *Daily Mail*, sources say Kimmel is “extremely angry” and considering cutting all ties with the network.

ABC Pulls Plug After FCC Pressure

The issue began after Jimmy Kimmel, during his show on Monday night, implied that the person accused of shooting Kirk had connections to supporters of Donald Trump. However, investigators had already determined that the alleged shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, actually held far-left beliefs, which directly opposed Kimmel’s statement.

Kimmel’s recent comments were quickly met with strong disapproval. On Wednesday, the head of the FCC, Brendan Carr, called on television stations to stop broadcasting his show, suggesting a possible investigation. Two major broadcasting companies, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcasting – which operate many ABC stations – also criticized the comments as hurtful and announced they would pull the program from their channels.

On Wednesday evening, ABC, which is owned by Disney, said that *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* would not air for the foreseeable future. They immediately replaced it with *Celebrity Family Feud*. On Friday, Sinclair will broadcast a special memorial program honoring Charlie Kirk in the same time slot.

Kimmel’s Reported Fit Behind the Scenes

According to sources at *The Daily Mail*, Jimmy Kimmel is reportedly furious and is meeting with ABC executives to explore options for ending his contract with the network.

According to a source, Jimmy is very upset about his suspension and the show being put on hold. He’s seriously considering options to terminate his contract with ABC, feeling this is the final breaking point in their relationship and wants to cut ties completely.

Another producer painted a bleak picture of the show’s staff in limbo.

They announced the business is closed for good. Everyone is just milling about, feeling lost and uncertain. Jimmy is incredibly upset – I’ve never seen him so furious.

The report also proposes that Jimmy Kimmel might collaborate with Stephen Colbert, whose show, The Late Show, was recently cancelled and will end in 2026.

Celebrity and Political Fallout

The fallout has triggered a firestorm across political and entertainment circles.

Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to criticize Jimmy Kimmel, calling him untalented, and praised ABC for what he saw as finally taking necessary action.

Actor Ben Stiller, however, defended Kimmel on social media, writing: “This isn’t right.”

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes strongly criticized the FCC, alleging they are censoring speech. He stated it was the most direct assault on free expression he had ever witnessed from a government entity.

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Republicans of actively trying to silence people as events unfolded.

The FCC hasn’t officially taken any action against Kimmel, but has indicated that an apology would be the least they expect.

A Career at a Crossroads

Jimmy Kimmel started out known for his comedy and interviews with celebrities, but he’s been doing more and more political commentary lately. Viewership for late-night shows in general has dropped significantly, making networks wonder if the high salaries paid to hosts like Kimmel, Colbert, and Fallon can continue as more people switch to streaming.

It’s currently unclear what will happen with Jimmy Kimmel’s job at ABC. Some sources suggest he might not come back, but his supporters in Hollywood are ready to fight for him. It’s still unknown if this situation will lead to him leaving late-night TV altogether, or if he’ll start a new project in the media industry.

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2025-09-19 01:57