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Jennifer Aniston Calls ABC’s Kimmel Suspension “Very Dangerous” in New Elle Interview

Her comments highlight reports of subscriber cancellations following ABC’s pause of his show.

Overview

  • Aniston told Elle that pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air was “very dangerous” and called the episode “unthinkable.”
  • She urged viewers to use their leverage as subscribers, saying recent cancellations “spoke volumes.”
  • Research firm Antenna reported higher September cancellation rates for Disney+ at about 8% and Hulu at about 10%, compared with roughly half those levels in prior months.
  • ABC and parent company Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! from Sept. 17 to Sept. 22 after controversy over remarks about Charlie Kirk and pressure involving FCC chairman Brendan Carr.
  • Kimmel returned on Sept. 23 and apologized on air, while other Hollywood figures such as Oscar Isaac criticized the suspension.