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Disney Plans Talks With Jimmy Kimmel as Boycott Calls Grow Over ABC Suspension

Celebrity backlash drives new pressure on Disney after the late-night show’s indefinite removal.

Overview

  • ABC took Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air indefinitely following the host’s remarks about the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
  • Bloomberg reported that Disney executives scheduled a Thursday meeting with Kimmel to discuss the program’s future, and HollHollywood Reporter said executives are exploring a cooling‑off path that would require his participation.
  • Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof posted support for Kimmel and warned he may stop working with Disney if the suspension stands.
  • She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany urged followers to cancel Disney streaming subscriptions, and users posted boycott hashtags and self-reported cancellations.
  • FCC official Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel’s on-air comments and pressed for action, while President Donald Trump publicly cheered the suspension.