Sinclair Suspends Jimmy Kimmel Live on 38 ABC Stations Amid Controversy

Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after making controversial comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk but was later reinstated following discussions with the network. Despite ABC's decision to bring back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns ABC affiliates in nearly 40 markets including Seattle and Portland, has refused to air the show. Sinclair's refusal stems from objections to Kimmel's remarks and demands that he issue a direct apology to the Kirk family and make a donation to the conservative group Turning Point USA. The company has replaced the show with news programming while ongoing talks with ABC continue. This move has sparked backlash and calls for boycotts from some viewers, reflecting the broader political and cultural divide surrounding the incident. ABC's parent company Disney defended the suspension as a measure to avoid inflaming tensions but reinstated the show after thoughtful conversations with Kimmel.