By Mohit.bisht,News18,Priyanka Das
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, has been pulled off air by ABC for his remarks over right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead recently.
Jimmy Kimmel, the Emmy-winning host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is under fire for his remarks over conservative Charlie Kirk’s assassination earlier. (Image: IMDb)
“Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely,” a spokesperson for the Disney-owned network said in a statement. The Emmy-winning host is yet to respond. (Image: IMDb)
In his Monday night monologue, Kimmel said: “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.” (Image: IMDb)
The late-night host also criticised flags being flown at half mast in honour of Kirk, and mocked US President Donald Trump’s reaction to the shooting. (Image: IMDb)
Kimmel has been hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC since 2003. (Image: IMDb)
According to Forbes, Kimmel is ranked 23rd among the highest-paid TV hosts in 2025. He reportedly earns approximately $16 million per year. (Image: IMDb)
As of 2025, Jimmy Kimmel’s net worth stands at $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. (Image: IMDb)
