Overview

• Disney’s former CEO criticized current leadership for taking Jimmy Kimmel off the air, calling the suspension an example of intimidation in a post on X.
• ABC pulled Kimmel following his monologue about reactions to Charlie Kirk’s killing, with the show described as suspended or preempted indefinitely.
• FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly admonished Kimmel and urged the network to punish him, escalating pressure on ABC and its affiliates.
• Deadline reports the Sept. 17 decision was attributed to Bob Iger and Dana Walden in the face of FCC threats and an affiliate owner revolt.
• Deadline also reports Dana Walden is exploring a path to restore the show as protests and free-speech advocates, Democrats, and late-night hosts voice support for Kimmel.