Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show has been pulled off the air “indefinitely” after the host’s comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
ABC confirmed the move to multiple outlets Wednesday after Kimmel said earlier in the week that the “MAGA gang” was trying to “score political points” from the fatal shooting of Kirk, per Deadline.
President Donald Trump, who has shared his contempt for Kimmel in the past, celebrated the show’s suspension, calling it “Great News for America” in a Truth Social post and urging comedians Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers to be ousted next.
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man suspected of killing Kirk, has been officially charged with aggravated murder and six other counts, including obstruction of justice and witness tampering.
Robinson, who surrendered to law enforcement on the evening of September 11, also faces the death penalty if convicted, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said on Tuesday.
Robinson, wearing an anti-suicide vest, appeared virtually from jail before a judge at an initial hearing Tuesday. The next court date is scheduled for September 29.
Trump and Vice President JD Vance will speak at a memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.
What you need to know
- Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show has been suspended “indefinitely” by ABC following comments he made after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated.
- President Donald Trump called the move “Great News for America” in a Truth Social post.
- Tyler Robinson, 22, has been formally charged with aggravated murder and six other offences, including obstruction of justice and witness tampering, for the fatal shooting of Kirk on 10 September at a Utah college.
- Robinson, who faces the death penalty if convicted, reportedly confessed in text messages to his roommate and in a Discord group chat, stating his motive was a hatred of Kirk because of his rhetoric, saying: “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”
- Officials revealed that unspent bullet casings found at the crime scene were engraved with anti-fascist and mocking phrases, while Robinson’s mother noted his increased political engagement in “pro-gay and trans rights” before his father turned him in.
- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to speak at Kirk’s memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.
- The incident has prompted calls for a House Oversight Committee hearing on online radicalization and led to discussions at Utah Valley University regarding enhanced security and student support.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has linked the murder of Kirk to an “epidemic of male loneliness.”
Oliver O’Connell18 September 2025 01:14
ICYMI: Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin reportedly confessed in group chat after the shooting
The 22-year-old man suspected in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk confessed to friends in a group chat that he had killed the prominent right-wing activist hours before authorities said he was taken into custody, according to a report.
“Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this,” read a message from the man identified as the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, on the online platform Discord, two people familiar with the chat told The Washington Post.
The message was sent from Robinson’s account to a group of online friends on Thursday night, about two hours before he was taken into custody, according to the report.
Oliver O’Connell18 September 2025 04:30
CNN contributor points out Nexstar-Tegna merger amid Jimmy Kimmel drama
CNN contributor Kara Swisher pointed out how Nexstar Media Group is trying to buy broadcast company Tegna amid the drama that unfolded after ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel made comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Following Kimmel’s comments, Nexstar announced it would no longer air his show on its ABC-affiliated stations “for the foreseeable future.”
ABC then announced it would suspend the comedian’s late night show “indefinitely.”
“Nexstar is trying to do a very large merger with Tegna, and so they will do whatever it takes,” Swisher told CNN’s Anderson Cooper Wednesday.
Cooper chimed in: “That’s an important point, because that merger would require the approval of the FCC.”
Earlier Wednesday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to take action against Disney, the parent company of ABC.
Carr said on MAGA commentator Benny Johnson’s podcast, “This is a very, very serious issue right now for Disney. We can do this the easy way or the hard way.
“These companies can find ways to take action on Kimmel or there is going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”
Rachel Dobkin18 September 2025 04:15
Details on Charlie Kirk’s funeral
Charlie Kirk’s funeral will be held over the weekend. Here are some details on the service:
- It will be held at 11 a.m. local time Sunday at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
- The slain conservative activist’s widow, Erika Kirk, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, along with other Trump administration officials, will give remarks at the service.
- Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, said “enhanced security measures” will be in place.
Rachel Dobkin18 September 2025 04:00
In pictures: Anti-Trump protesters seen outside Jimmy Kimmel’s studio
Protesters against President Donald Trump were seen outside the Los Angeles studio where Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show is recorded. Here are some photos:
Rachel Dobkin18 September 2025 03:45
‘We couldn’t be further apart from the left’: MTG doubles down on ‘divorce’ from Democrats comments
The right-wing Georgia Congresswoman said that Republicans now “couldn’t be further apart from the left,” in the aftermath of the fatal incident last week, which Greene claims was celebrated by “millions.”
Mike Bedigan has the story.
Oliver O’Connell18 September 2025 03:30
Sinclair Broadcast Group says Jimmy Kimmel show suspension ‘not enough’
Sinclair Broadcast Group has said the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show is “not enough,” and called for ABC and the Federal Communications Commission to “take additional action.”
Rachel Dobkin18 September 2025 03:15
Watch: Utah governor fires back at ‘conflict entrepreneur’ Steve Bannon
Utah governor slams Bannon as ‘conflict entrepreneur,’ urges calm after Kirk shooting
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has fired back at “conflict entrepreneur” Steve Bannon after his calls to tone down harmful rhetoric following the murder of Charlie Kirk were dismissed. Last week, Bannon branded Cox a “national embarrassment” after the governor urged people to switch off from social media and avoid “disinformation” following the shooting on Wednesday (10 September). Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday (14 September), Cox appeared to imply that Bannon was trying to “radicalize individuals”, saying that he himself is “not one of those people”. “That’s what I appreciate most about Charlie,” Cox added. “If we don’t keep talking, that’s when the violence starts.” Speaking of Bannon, he added: “But he is right at this: we need to find out how this happened, and we need to stop it from happening [again].”
Oliver O’Connell18 September 2025 03:00
Democratic governors speak out against Jimmy Kimmel show suspension
Democratic governors have spoken out against the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show, calling for free speech to be protected.
Gavin Newsom of California
Rachel Dobkin18 September 2025 02:42
JD Vance asks to save debate on Charlie Kirk until ‘after his funeral’
Vice President JD Vance has asked people to save the debate on conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s views and legacy until “after his funeral.”
Kirk’s funeral will be held in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday.
Rachel Dobkin18 September 2025 02:30
