ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel late night show indefinitely over remarks about Charlie Kirk's death

By: Allison Hoff

Posted: Sep 17, 2025 11:56 PM EDT

NOW: ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel late night show indefinitely over remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- ABC suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely after host Jimmy Kimmel made comments about the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk.

Prior to the suspension, Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would preempt the late-night show indefinitely due to his commentary.

A spokesperson for Kimmel did not immediately reply for comment.