Charlie Kirk Producer Urges South Park Episode Restoration After His Death

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in 2025, Comedy Central pulled the South Park episode "Got a Nut," which parodied Kirk's debate style and appearance. Despite the network's decision to remove the episode from reruns out of sensitivity, Kirk's longtime producer and friend, Andrew Kolvet, publicly stated that Kirk enjoyed the parody and would have wanted the episode to remain available as a celebration of free speech and humor. Kirk himself had previously expressed appreciation for the show's satire, even sharing clips and embracing the cultural impact of being featured on South Park. The episode remains accessible on Paramount+ streaming despite its removal from Comedy Central's broadcast schedule. The controversy surrounding the episode coincided with broader media reactions to Kirk's assassination, including the indefinite suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" following comments about the incident. This situation highlights tensions between respect for tragedy and commitment to free expression within media and political discourse.