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It wasn’t a quick decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel from ABC. What viewers perceived as a sudden decision had actually been planned for days by Disney’s top executives. The company took his late-night show off the air because of heated monologues, political backlash, pressure from the FCC, and even safety concerns.What made Disney worry about what Jimmy Kimmel said?Jimmy Kimmel’s Monday night monologue started the controversy. He made harsh comments about the person who is thought to have killed Charlie Kirk and called Trump’s supporters the “MAGA gang.” Critics on the right quickly took notice of what he said, which got Disney’s attention, as per a report by CNN.Instead of backing down, Kimmel went even further on Tuesday’s show, telling viewers that, “Many in MAGA-land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk.”Live EventsALSO READ: Did Simone Biles really write a blog post about Charlie Kirk? Unpacking misinformation and media manipulationWhat happened when the FCC threatened?The argument reached a breaking point by Wednesday. Brendan Carr, the head of the FCC, was on a conservative podcast where he openly said he would take away ABC affiliate broadcast licenses because of what Kimmel said. That statement turned the argument from a political one into a serious business and regulatory issue.Nexstar, a large station group that broadcasts Jimmy Kimmel Live! in approximately two dozen markets, subsequently announced that it would not air the show. This was no longer just about one show for Disney and ABC, as per a report by CNN.A source told CNN that Carr publicly stating that Disney was at risk to lose its local broadcast licenses was a “real, serious threat” for all of ABC.“This isn’t just about ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ It’s about all of ABC and all of the shows and all employees,” according to a second source with knowledge of ongoing discussions at the company.A veteran TV news producer said it was the worst possible situation,”There is no more terrifying circumstance for a broadcast entity than the threat of an FCC fine, or worse, that the agency could move to revoke the stations’ broadcast licenses.”Why did Disney stop the show?Jimmy Kimmel had written a fiery response for Wednesday night to directly respond to the criticism. But Disney executives stepped in and told him to “cool down.” At the same time, Nexstar stopped supporting it, which made Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden have to do something, as per a report by CNN.They decided to cancel the show for an indefinite amount of time to protect Kimmel, ABC’s staff, and the Disney brand as a whole. Sources say that Walden, who has had a good relationship with Kimmel for a long time, called him personally to talk about what to do next.ALSO READ: Charlie Kirk’s shocking remarks over women and their career goals days before his death- Here’s what he saidKimmel has never been censored on his show and has always been free to express his opinions about Trump. However, the company had to make a business decision due to the FCC’s serious threats, as per a report by CNN.According to several of the people who spoke to CNN, after Carr’s comments on Wednesday, Disney employees and staff members on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” started receiving death threats, and their phone numbers and email addresses were doxed and widely shared on social media. For Disney, the matter at hand went beyond Kimmel and turned into a safety concern for both staff and the program’s sponsors.What does this mean for Jimmy Kimmel’s job at ABC?Disney sources stressed that Kimmel has always been able to say what he thinks about Trump without being censored. But the network had to make a business decision because the FCC was threatening them. “Everyone really cares about him and wants him to come back,” one source told CNN. “But he has to lower the temperature.”There has been no official word yet on when or how Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be back on the air. CNN source stated that Disney is still “hopeful” that there is a way to bring him back, but only if the controversy dies down.FAQsWhat caused Jimmy Kimmel to be suspended?Because of threats from the FCC, pressure from networks, and safety concerns after his controversial comments.Will Jimmy Kimmel go back to ABC?Disney wants to bring him back, but they need to calm things down first.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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