{"id":27983,"date":"2025-09-23T21:20:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T21:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=27983"},"modified":"2025-09-23T21:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T21:20:36","slug":"nexstar-refuses-to-air-kimmels-return-to-abc-over-kirk-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=27983","title":{"rendered":"Nexstar Refuses To Air Kimmel\u2019s Return To ABC Over Kirk Controversy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"516\">Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group, two of the largest owners of ABC affiliate stations, announced they will\u00a0<strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"312\">preempt \u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0following comments made by the host about the recent death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Kimmel had inaccurately claimed on air that the suspect involved was a supporter of the MAGA movement.<\/p><div class=\"bfmfw69fee54eab067\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.bfmfw69fee54eab067 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.bfmfw69fee54eab067 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.bfmfw69fee54eab067 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.bfmfw69fee54eab067 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.bfmfw69fee54eab067 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"886\">Nexstar explained the decision as part of a commitment to maintaining respectful public discourse, especially amid heightened national tensions. Sinclair similarly confirmed it would replace Kimmel\u2019s show with news programming across its ABC affiliates. This means that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"851\">a significant portion of ABC stations will not air the show<\/strong>\u00a0despite Disney reinstating Kimmel.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1219\">The controversy stems from Kimmel\u2019s remarks linking Kirk\u2019s death to political opponents. Law enforcement has stated that the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, holds left-leaning views and no known ties to conservative political groups. The network suspended the show indefinitely, citing the comments as \u201cill-timed and insensitive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1528\">An anonymous member of Kimmel\u2019s staff expressed skepticism about the show\u2019s return, claiming it\u2019s unlikely that any public apology would satisfy critics. They suggested that Disney might opt to cancel the show entirely and replace it with reruns, given the rising pressure and potential controversies ahead.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1808\">Reports also indicate that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1586\">FCC Chairman Brendan Carr<\/strong>\u00a0is considering whether an investigation is warranted into the broadcast of the remarks. While Carr did not confirm an active inquiry, he acknowledged the agency has jurisdiction in some areas and is proceeding cautiously.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2136\">The future of \u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d remains uncertain amid growing media scrutiny, political backlash, and affiliate station resistance. While supporters view the situation as an overreaction, critics argue that Kimmel\u2019s false statement undermined trust and inflamed divisions during a volatile moment in U.S. public discourse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group, two of the largest owners of ABC affiliate stations, announced they will\u00a0preempt \u201cJimmy Kimmel Live!\u201d\u00a0following comments made by the host about the recent death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Kimmel had inaccurately claimed on air that the suspect involved was a supporter of the MAGA movement. 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