Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," was indefinitely suspended by ABC in September 2025. The suspension followed controversy and backlash over remarks Kimmel made during his monologue regarding the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel criticized former President Donald Trump and his "MAGA Gang" followers for their reactions to the assassination, which led to criticism from conservative circles and pressure from the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr. The situation escalated to the point where major broadcasters like Nexstar and Sinclair withdrew Kimmel's show from their stations, and the FCC chair warned of potential consequences for ABC if Kimmel was not held accountable. The decision to pull the show off the air was made by Disney (ABC's parent company) executives. Kimmel's contract with ABC runs through May 2026, but he has not publicly commented on the suspension. The suspension has sparked a mixed reaction, with some in Hollywood and free speech advocates criticizing ABC's decision, while conservatives and President Trump praised the move. The show’s future remains uncertain, and Disney is reportedly hopeful about possibly bringing the program back.