Overview

• ABC suspended the show indefinitely on Sept. 17 following Kimmel’s on‑air remarks about Charlie Kirk, a move that followed affiliate preemptions by Nexstar and Sinclair and public warnings from FCC Chair Brendan Carr.
• Tatiana Maslany, Pedro Pascal and Marisa Tomei urged followers to cancel Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, joining a wave of high‑profile support for Kimmel.
• Mark Ruffalo warned Disney shares could fall further if the show is canceled, and Disney’s stock has slipped about 3.5% since the suspension, according to CNN as cited by the Mirror.
• Damon Lindelof said he cannot in good conscience work for Disney if the suspension stands, and organizers say more than 600 comedians have signed a statement condemning the decision.
• A petition to reinstate Kimmel is approaching 200,000 signatures, and entertainment trade reports cited by the Mirror describe ongoing talks about a possible return without a deal in place.