Kimmel's Comeback Is Derailed As Major ABC Affiliate Refuses To Air Show After Viewers Erupt At Disney
Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night is hitting a wall. Nearly 40 ABC affiliates—many owned by Sinclair Inc.—say they won’t air Jimmy Kimmel Live! when it comes back tonight. Instead, Sinclair will preempt the show with local news, citing concerns about Kimmel’s controversial remarks following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Sinclair says the suspension will remain until ABC addresses “professionalism and accountability,” calling on Kimmel to apologize directly to the Kirk family and donate to Turning Point USA. The company’s biggest affiliate affected is WJLA in Washington, D.C., meaning even Trump and D.C. insiders won’t see the comeback.










