Sinclair, the nation’s largest ABC affiliate group, objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
As discussed with ABC earlier today, Sinclair decided to indefinitely preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” beginning tonight. Following these discussions, ABC has suspended production of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
“Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country,” said Vice Chairman Jason Smith. “We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities. We appreciate FCC Chairman Carr’s remarks today and this incident highlights the critical need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks.”
Sinclair’s ABC stations will air a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk this Friday, during Jimmy Kimmel Live’s timeslot. The special will also air across all Sinclair stations this weekend. In addition, Sinclair is offering the special to all ABC affiliates across the country.
Sinclair will not lift the suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on our stations until formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network’s commitment to professionalism and accountability.
Sinclair also calls upon Mr. Kimmel to issue a direct apology to the Kirk family. Furthermore, we ask Mr. Kimmel to make a meaningful personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA.
Regardless of ABC’s plans for the future of the program, Sinclair intends not to return “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to our air until we are confident that appropriate steps have been taken to uphold the standards expected of a national broadcast platform.
This is extremely dangerous to our democracy.
We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue
This coming from Sinclair is the fucking height of hypocrisy and just plain lying.
need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks."
Says the conglomerate de jure owning 39% of all local tv stations in the country and de facto controlling at least double that by exploiting a loophole in antitrust regulations.
Sinclair also calls upon Mr. Kimmel to issue a direct apology to the Kirk family. Furthermore, we ask Mr. Kimmel to make a meaningful personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA.
Trying to bully and blackmail him into lying for and paying money to their fascist overlords. Sinclair is a fucking cancer.
Sinclair’s ABC stations will air a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk this Friday, during Jimmy Kimmel Live’s timeslot. The special will also air across all Sinclair stations this weekend.
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Pretty much over now. Good luck.
Video of monologue. Kimmel’s comments are at about 2 minutes.
I’d like these dipshits to explain to the American people just what is so offensive to them. Free speech?
If he manages to get back on air he should just change the format and constantly give sarcastic praise to dear leader like the old Colbert show from the Comedy Central days.
Any network with balls will have a cash cow on their hands if they swoop in and offer kimmel a show right now
He should just go solo
They’re going to take down a major broadcast network, and make another fascist mouthpiece from the ashes.
Told everybody that Sinclair needed to get dealt with 10 years ago. My representatives apparently don’t read the innernette
How do you read the Internet? It’s a series of tubes!!
By 2026 network TV will just be the new Hee Haw.
The best gift a fascist propagandist could possibly give the world is dying young.
Well there’s plenty more out there to be found if you’re looking for a new hobby
Who is buying time on Sinclair networks? They need to be losing business for supporting fascism.
You seriously dont know who Sinclair media is? In 2025? You’ve definitely seen this.
I know exactly who they are, I want a list of their clients.
There needs to be consequences for these stains on humanity
