Group 1 - ABC has indefinitely pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air following controversial comments made by host Jimmy Kimmel regarding the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk [2][3] - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel's remarks, suggesting there could be a strong case for action against ABC and Disney [4][5] - Nexstar Media Group announced that its ABC-affiliated stations will replace Kimmel's show with other programming due to the offensive nature of his comments [6][7] Group 2 - Nexstar's president stated that Kimmel's comments do not reflect the views of local communities and emphasized the need for respectful dialogue in the current political climate [7] - The FCC has indicated that companies like ABC and Disney have an obligation to operate in the public interest, which may lead to further scrutiny of their broadcasting practices [5]
ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air 'indefintely' over Charlie Kirk comments