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TOI-OnlineJimmy Kimmel and Disney are in negotiations to resume his late-night show after it was suspended following controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing and political content restrictions Randy Holmes/Disney via Getty Images
Television host Jimmy Kimmel and Disney are conducting talks to resume his late-night show, which was suspended indefinitely due to controversial comments related to President Donald Trump and conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s death, according to a Variety report citing sources familiar with the situation.Kimmel’s business and legal representatives are engaged in detailed negotiations with Disney and ABC, attempting to reach a compromise that would permit “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to continue its 23rd season. Whether the parties are close to reaching a resolution remains unclear.Kimmel reportedly expressed concern about what a permanent cancellation would mean for his crew in Los Angeles who work on the show. Many crew members are still recovering financially from the actors’ strike in 2023, according to the report.Also read: Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart and David Letterman slam ABC for suspending Jimmy Kimmel’s show under Trump pABC had previously advised Kimmel to avoid making political comments, particularly those criticizing President Trump.Live EventsKimmel’s comments on political content restrictions”I don’t think their political beliefs conflicted with mine, but if you want to have a big audience, you don’t want to offend a lot of people off,” Kimmel told Howie Mandel on Thursday.The television host’s show is currently on indefinite break following his controversial comments about Kirk’s killing.Controversy over Charlie Kirk commentsOn Monday, the 57-year-old comedian claimed during his opening monologue that alleged killer Tyler Robinson was a supporter of Donald Trump, despite authorities stating that Robinson held a “leftist ideology.””We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said.After 30 years on air, the show was suspended on Wednesday. Kimmel has not responded to numerous requests to apologize for the comments.FCC Chairman issues warning to networksOn Thursday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr cautioned that television networks holding licenses, such as ABC, NBC, and CBS, have a duty to serve the public interest. He argued that Kimmel had failed to do so by “appearing to directly mislead the American public.”Carr’s statement highlights regulatory concerns about television content accuracy and public interest obligations for licensed broadcasters.Show suspension impact on productionThe indefinite suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” affects the show’s 23rd season and impacts numerous production staff members in Los Angeles. The show has been a fixture of late-night television programming on ABC.Also read: Jimmy Kimmel caught in behind-the-scenes suspension chaos – the inside story no one wanted outThe financial implications for crew members, particularly following the 2023 actors’ strike, have become a significant concern in the ongoing negotiations between Kimmel’s representatives and Disney.Late-night television industry contextThe suspension represents a significant development in late-night television, where political commentary has become increasingly common. The situation highlights the balance television networks must maintain between entertainment content and political messaging.The outcome of negotiations between Kimmel and Disney could set precedents for political content guidelines in late-night programming across major television networks.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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