Overview

• ABC keeps Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely after FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned affiliates of consequences, with Nexstar and Sinclair preempting the show before the network’s decision.
• The ACLU released an open letter signed by more than 400 actors, musicians and creators condemning Disney’s move and warning of government pressure on speech.
• John Oliver devoted his show to urging Disney to reinstate Kimmel and suggested canceling Disney+ or Hulu, while Howard Stern said he canceled his Disney+ subscription in protest.
• Industry fallout widened as Sarah McLachlan and Jewel declined to perform at Hulu/ABC News’ Lilith Fair documentary premiere, and stars including Olivia Rodrigo and Pedro Pascal voiced support.
• Legal and political criticism of Carr’s threats grew, with figures such as Sen. Ted Cruz and hosts of The View arguing the FCC cannot use licensing power to silence programming; Disney has not set a return date, and talks about Kimmel’s status were reported.