Jimmy Fallon canceled his planned appearance at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York on September 18, 2025, just shortly before he was set to make a public appearance. This cancellation came amid the controversy surrounding ABC's decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following Kimmel's controversial remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Fallon did not provide a direct explanation for his last-minute cancellation, though organizers cited "recent events" as the reason. Fallon later addressed the situation on his show and expressed support for Kimmel, emphasizing that he himself was not canceled and hoping for Kimmel's return. The suspension of Kimmel's show has sparked wider discussions about censorship and political pressure in late-night television. Fallon also joked about the confusion his family had, as many mistakenly thought his show was also canceled due to the news around Kimmel.