ABC has suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following backlash over comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. 
The network announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been pulled from the air indefinitely after the episode sparked outrage among conservative groups and broadcast affiliates.
During the show earlier this week, Kimmel accused the &ldquo;MAGA gang&rdquo; of attempting to &ldquo;paint the kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything but one of them, while using the tragedy to score political points.&rdquo; 
He also mocked former president Donald Trump&rsquo;s response, saying Trump grieved &ldquo;like a four-year-old mourning a goldfish&rdquo; instead of as an adult would react.
The remarks drew swift condemnation. 
Conservative leaders denounced the jokes as offensive and politically charged, accusing Kimmel of both politicizing a murder and misrepresenting the suspect&rsquo;s political ties. 
Nexstar, one of ABC&rsquo;s biggest affiliate groups, announced it would stop carrying the show across its network. 
Meanwhile, FCC chair Brendan Carr criticized the monologue, warning it risked misleading the public during a sensitive moment.
With pressure mounting, ABC opted to suspend the program. 
The network has not clarified whether Kimmel will eventually return or if the show will be permanently replaced.&nbsp;
The incident highlights the sharp political divides in the U.S. and the increasingly thin boundary between satire and partisan commentary on late-night television.

Jimmy Kimmel suspended after controversial remarks backlash

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel after backlash over remarks on activist Charlie Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel Suspended By ABC Over Remarks

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel after backlash over remarks on activist Charlie Kirk’s killing

September 18, 2025 | 22:37 IST