Jimmy Kimmel pulled by ABC after Charlie Kirk remarks

An announcement as astonishing as it was spectacular tonight (September 17), CNN reports that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has been taken off the air until further notice for certain remarks made about Charlie Kirk’s murder during the introductory monologue to his ABC show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

ABC yanks Jimmy Kimmel’s show “indefinitely” after remarks about Charlie Kirkhttps://t.co/HoVayDNeLY

— CNN (@CNN) September 17, 2025

Reactions have been pouring in since the announcement, with many calling it an attack on freedom of expression.

OFFICIAL: JIMMY KIMMEL CANCELED

Here’s the clip about Charlie Kirks death — that led to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled from 32 ABC stations: pic.twitter.com/wtbE6945nY

— Jeremy Kamali (@JeremyKamali) September 17, 2025

Remember that Stephen Colbert, another openly anti-Trump comedian and late-night show host in the U.S., saw his show, the legendary Late Night previously hosted by David Letterman, canceled by CBS in recent weeks as well.

Stephen Colbert announcing to his audience that his show has been cancelled. pic.twitter.com/aqzwPSfxnw

— non aesthetic things (@PicturesFoIder) July 20, 2025