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Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Doja Cat Set for New Season of Saturday Night Live
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Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Doja Cat Set for New Season of Saturday Night Live

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The new season of Saturday Night Live is just around the corner, and NBC has now announced the first sets of hosts and musical guests. Bad Bunny will host the season debut, on October 4, and Doja Cat will serve as musical guest. The next week, Amy Poehler is host and Role Model is the musical guest. Then, on October 18, Sabrina Carpenter will host for the first time and also perform music.

Bad Bunny previously hosted Saturday Night Live in October 2023. He most recently served as musical guest in May. He soon begins an international tour in support in support of the new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

Doja Cat and Role Model will be making their respective Saturday Night Live debuts. Doja Cat’s performance will occur not long after the release of her album Vie, and Role Model shared the deluxe album Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) earlier this year.

Sabrina Carpenter made her Saturday Night Live debut last year. She then participated in SNL50: The Anniversary Special.

The 50th season of Saturday Night Live ran from September 2024 to May 2025. It featured the aforementioned anniversary special, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, and performances from Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and others.

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Event Buyers Live announces British Heart Foundation as new charity partner

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Event Buyers Live (EBL) is proud to reveal a new charity partner for EBL25.

This year, the hosted buyer event is raising vital funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). But that’s not all. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in essential CPR and defibrillator training on the final day, too.

Neil Fagg, co-founder of EBL, explained: “Every year, EBL supports a charity and moving forward (after 3 years supporting Mental Health UK), we have chosen to support the British Heart Foundation.

“It’s a charity and purpose that is too close to the team and me sadly, the facts and statistics on the BHF website don’t lie – Heart and circulatory diseases cause around a quarter (26 per cent) of all deaths in the UK.  I lost a key figure in my world this year due to XXX. Out of a dark situation, light can be found however, and from one loss, another life and many more can be saved through awareness and pushing others to get checked and tested.  People I admire, trust and mentors, explained to focus on a charity based on personal reasoning and feelings.

“We want to raise as much money as possible for the charity and help Team BHF raise awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Why? Because every day, in the UK, 270 people are admitted to hospital after having a heart attack and there are more than 40,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests in the UK each year. How many of those heart attacks could take place on your event site or office environment?

“Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of someone surviving a heart attack by up to ten per cent. If we can educate our audience on the crucial work that BHF does, raise money to support its work, and give our audience an amazing opportunity to learn a life-saving skill than I could not be more proud, and I know my family will be too. Especially my Godfather who also trained others and served more than XX years with St John’s Ambulance.”

Team BHF will deliver CPR and defibrillator training at EBL25, which takes place at Carden Park, Cheshire (November 10-12).

Tess Swainson, fundraising manager at BHF, said: “We’re delighted that EBL has chosen to support the British Heart Foundation and the vital work that me and the team carry out on a daily basis. There are more than 7.6 million people in the UK living with CVD and a range of heart conditions so the more people that Team BHF can educate on the amazing work that we do, the better.

“I am looking forward to attending EBL with my colleagues to deliver CPR and defibrillator training and talk to event professionals about common questions we get asked every day, such as what to do if you have to carry out CPR on a woman. We have worked with lots of organisations, delivering support and advice so we can’t wait to help spread the message even further.”

Fagg continued: “We want to support BHF, which is why we would like to raise as much money as possible and fund their amazing work by asking everyone to make any donation possible.  For those attending EBL25, there will be a blind and live auction running on-site, but anyone can support our goal and target of raising £10,000 this year via our JustGiving page – www.justgiving.com/page/event-buyers-live-2025

Alternatively, if you wish to apply and attend the event in-person, simply apply via www.eventbuyerslive.com

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'Saturday Night Live' Season 51 Lineup: Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 51 Lineup: Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny

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Saturday Night Live will hit the ground running with Season 51, scheduled to premiere in October. The follow-up to an elaborate 50th anniversary celebration, the latest season is set to kick off on October 4 with Bad Bunny returning to host, accompanied by Doja Cat as musical guest. The fun continues the following weekend with Amy Poehler and Role Model, followed by Sabrina Carpenter‘s double duty takeover as both host and musical guest.

Carpenter made her SNL debut last year on an episode hosted by Jake Gyllenhaal. She performed her hit single “Espresso,” then mashed up “Nonsense” and “Feather” from her 2022 album Emails I Can’t Send. Since then, she’s released two more monster pop records, Short n’ Sweet and Man’s Best Friend.

In February, Carpenter opened the SNL50 anniversary special with a duet of “Homeward Bound” with Paul Simon. That same night, the pop star guest-starred in a sketch that brought back Marcello Hernandez’s viral character Domingo and introduced his two brothers: Pedro Pascal’s Ronaldo and Bad Bunny’s Santiago.

Bad Bunny last hosted SNL in October 2023, when he filled the double duty slot with performances of “Un Preview” and “Monaco.” He returned as musical guest in May 2025 with “NUEVAYoL” and “Perfumito Nuevo” with RaiNao from his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. With Bad Bunny as host, Doja Cat readies her SNL debut. Known for her standout television performances, it’s surprising to see the rapper and singer reach this particular milestone so far into her career, but it comes just in time for her latest album Vie, out Sept. 26.

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Role Model will also make his performance debut on the Oct. 11 episode hosted by Poehler. His single “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” arrived earlier this year and has since become a career-defining record for the musician. Meanwhile, Poehler’s hosting slot is a grand homecoming. She last hosted in December 2015 with Tina Fey. Now, she’ll be helming the show solo for the first time in 15 years.

SNL lost a major slate of cast members in the lead-up to Season 51. Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker announced departures from the show in recent days. Maybe major pop stars and veteran comedians can fill the gap.

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Official Trailer for 'Depeche Mode: M' Live Concert IMAX Documentary
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Official Trailer for ‘Depeche Mode: M’ Live Concert IMAX Documentary

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Official Trailer for ‘Depeche Mode: M’ Live Concert IMAX Documentary

by Alex Billington
September 18, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Depeche Mode belongs to a different time. They’re tattooed in the heart of 3 or 4 generations…” Trafalgar Releasing & Sony Music Vision have revealed an official trailer for a special documentary music experience called Depeche Mode: M, made by the filmmaker Fernando Frias. This is actually so much more than just a concert doc celebrating the spectacle of watching Depeche Mode live! It’s also all about Depeche Mode’s connections with Mexican culture. Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, Depeche Mode: M is an expressive & dynamic cinematic experience built around the footage from the band’s three sold-out Mexico City Foro Sol Stadium shows on the 2023-2024 Memento Mori Tour. The feature-length film takes audiences on a musical and spiritual journey, watching as songs resonate in real time with fans, illustrating their timeless multi-cultural influence while delving into profound connections between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition. It’s opening in theaters worldwide in October (including in IMAX!!) – meaning you can see it in many different countries on the same week when it launches. Enjoy.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Fernando Frías’ doc film Depeche Mode: M, direct from YouTube:

“At its core, our new film M is about the deep connection between music, culture, and people—and Fernando Frías, who directed and conceived the film, did a beautiful job telling that story that through the lens of Mexican culture and our shows in Mexico City.” –Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan

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Depeche Mode: M is a cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by the iconic performances of Depeche Mode during their 2023 Memento Mori tour. Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, the film captures the band’s three sold-out shows in Mexico City, attended by over 200K fans, blending concert footage with interpretive interstitials and archival material. Depeche Mode: M celebrates the band’s global influence while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition — a sacred meeting point where pain, memory, joy, and dance dissolve into one another, blurring into something profoundly and beautifully human. Depeche Mode: M is directed by Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, director of the films Rezeta, I’m No Longer Here, and I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me previously, plus the series “Los Espookys”, “Welcome to Flatch”, “Our Flag Means Death”. It’s produced by Saul Levitz, Stacy Perskie, Nina Soriano. Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision will debut Fernando Frias’ Depeche Mode: M music doc in theaters worldwide starting October 28th, 2025 this fall. For more info + tickets, visit the official site.

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Is ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Canceled? Updates on the Late-Night Show’s Fate – Hollywood Life
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Is ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Canceled? Updates on the Late-Night Show’s Fate – Hollywood Life

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Jimmy Kimmel is suspended from future broadcasts of his late-night comedy show “indefinitely, according to a statement from ABC. Just two months after Stephen Colbert‘s CBS show was axed, Kimmel’s was pulled off the air after the comedian made a comment related to Charlie Kirk‘s death and his suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson. Naturally, viewers wondered if the on-air suspension indicates a termination. So, is Jimmy Kimmel Live! canceled?

“Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be pre-empted indefinitely,” an ABC spokesperson said in a statement. According to CNN, the rep did not share further details. Kimmel has yet to publicly comment on ABC’s decision to yank his show off the air.

Below, get updates on the status of Kimmel’s comedy show.

Was Jimmy Kimmel Fired?

No, Kimmel was not fired by ABC, though he has been suspended until further notice.

Why Was Jimmy Kimmel Suspended?

ABC declined to elaborate on Kimmel’s suspension, but ABC affiliate Nexstar said it would not broadcast Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the “foreseeable future,” adding that it “strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk and will replace the show with other programming in its ABC-affiliated markets.”

Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission, criticized Kimmel’s comments related to Kirk’s shooting. Carr appeared on Benny Johnson’s show and said, “This is a very, very serious issue right now for Disney. We can do this the easy way or the hard way. Disney needs to see some change here, but the individual licensed stations that are taking their content, it’s time for them to step up and say this, you know, garbage to the extent that that’s what comes down the pipe in the future isn’t something that we think serves the needs of our local communities. … There’s calls for Kimmel to be fired. I think you could certainly see a path forward for suspension over this.”

What Did Jimmy Kimmel Say About Charlie Kirk?

Kimmel condemned political violence and sent his condolences to Kirk’s family after the late Turning Point USA founder’s death was confirmed on September 10, 2025.

“Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human?” Kimmel wrote via Instagram. “On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence.”

What Did Jimmy Kimmel Say About Tyler Robinson?

Kimmel referred to the “MAGA gang” while discussing Robinson, Kirk’s suspected shooter.

“The MAGA Gang (is) desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said during an episode of his show. “In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving.”

The comedian also showed Donald Trump‘s response to a reporter when asked how he was mourning Kirk.

“I think very good, and by the way, right there — do you see all the trucks?” the president asked, before adding, “They just started construction for the new ballroom for the White House, which is something they’ve been trying to get as, you know, for about 150 years. And it’s gonna be a beauty.”

Will Jimmy Kimmel Live! Be Canceled?

At the time of publication, there is no set air date for Kimmel’s return. However, ABC has not canceled his show altogether.

Reports suggest that Kimmel might walk away from ABC, though. Daily Mail reported that he’s “actively looking for ways to get out of his contract.”

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Hollywood Notables, Politicians React to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Suspension

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While President Donald Trump is celebrating Jimmy Kimmel Live! getting suspended by ABC over host Jimmy Kimmel’s viral Charlie Kirk remarks, other Hollywood notables and political figures are slamming the network’s decision.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those calling ABC’s move an attack on free speech, writing on X, “Buying and controlling media platforms. Firing commentators. Canceling shows. These aren’t coincidences. It’s coordinated. And it’s dangerous. The @GOP does not believe in free speech. They are censoring you in real time.”

On Wednesday, ABC announced Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be “pre-empted indefinitely” after Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr condemned Kimmel for saying during his Monday night show that he suspected Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson was a MAGA Republican.

“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said during his opening monologue. After, Carr also threatened to take action against ABC affiliates over Kimmel’s remarks.

In response to ABC’s decision, Michael Kosta, a comedian and one of The Daily Show‘s rotating hosts, highlighted the First Amendment on his Instagram Story, adding, “This is a serious moment in American history. TV networks MUST push back. This is complete BS.”

Hacks star Jean Smart shared on Instagram, “I am horrified at the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live. What Jimmy said was FREE speech, not hate speech. People seem to only want to protect free speech when it suits THEIR agenda. Though I didn’t agree at ALL with Charlie Kirk; his shooting death sickened me; and should have sickened any decent human being. What is happening to our country?”

In an Instagram video, comedian and actress Wandy Sykes blamed the suspension on “complaints by the Trump administration.” She added, “Let’s see, he didn’t end the Ukraine War or solve Gaza within his first week. But he did end freedom of speech within his first year. Hey, for those of you who pray, now’s the time to do it. Love you, Jimmy.”

Alex Edelman, writer, comedian and star on The Paper, also wrote on X, “This is the actual cancel culture everyone claims to hate so much.”

Actor and comedian Paul Scheer wrote on Threads, responding to a video of Fox commentator Brian Kilmeade calling for mentally ill homeless people to be killed, “So let me get this straight. Kimmel is off the air for his comments about the politicization of an assassination but this is totally fine.”

As the premiere of his new movie Him took place right across the street from Kimmel’s theater Wednesday night, comedian Tim Heidecker told THR, “It’s a dark, dark time. I think it’s very scary; it’s happening very quickly and we are seeing the results of electing a fascist and what it feels like to be living under a fascist regime. I am sure Jimmy will be OK but it’s very scary and is absolutely state-sponsored censorship. I mean the guy from the FCC said, ‘We can do this the easy way or the hard way’ — that’s like mob stuff. I’m very upset by it. Late night TV is not my thing but that’s OK, I think he should be able to say what he wants, within reason. What he said didn’t seem that crazy. ”

More reactions to the news about the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! follow.

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Man Utd v SK Brann Women's Champions League qualifier TV channel, live stream, kick-off time
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Man Utd v SK Brann Women’s Champions League qualifier TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

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The task is clear for Manchester United on Thursday evening – overturn a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their qualifier against SK Brann and reach the Women’s Champions League for the first time in their history.

Marc Skinner’s side are back at Leigh Sports Village after falling to a 1-0 defeat away at the Norwegian champions last week. The Red Devils were made to pay for not converting any of their plentiful chances when Ingrid Østervold Stenevik headed in the winner midway through the second half.

Sunday’s 5-1 thrashing of the London City Lionesses, which leaves Man Utd top of the Women’s Super League, will provide a timely confidence boost for the hosts ahead of Thursday’s decider.

The Red Devils finished third in the WSL last term and have already beaten both PSV Eindhoven and Hammarby IF in qualifying but are now at risk of falling at the final hurdle, which would at least mean a place in the inaugural season of the Women’s Europa League.

RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Man Utd v SK Brann on TV and online.

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When is Man Utd v SK Brann?

Man Utd v SK Brann will take place on Thursday 18th September 2025.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

Man Utd v SK Brann kick-off time

Man Utd v SK Brann will kick off at 8pm.

What TV channel is Man Utd v SK Brann on?

You can watch the game live on MUTV, which can be found on Sky channel 418 and Virgin Media channel 526.

A year-long MUTV subscription costs £29.99. Existing Sky Sports customers can add MUTV for an additional £7 per month.

How to live stream Man Utd v SK Brann online

MUTV subscribers can live stream the game on the Man Utd website and through the United App.

The app and website can be accessed on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.

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Unfortunately, there will be no national radio coverage of the game. Please check your local radio network for coverage details.

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Donald Trump Reacts To ABC Suspending ‘JImmy Kimmel Live!’

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Donald Trump has reacted to ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ after Kimmel made remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The move pushed Donnie to also call out other late-night talk shows hosts.

RELATED: Tense Tables? Trump’s Cabinet Dinner Interrupted By Protesters And His Reaction Said It All (VIDEO)

Donald Trump Speaks Out Following ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Suspension

On Wednesday, September, 17, ABC announced its decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show off the air after the head of the Federal Communications Commission warned that his controversial comments could put Disney-owned ABC’s broadcast license at risk. According to CNBC, Jimmy Kimmel shared his thoughts on Charlie Kirk just days after his passing. Kirk spoke at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10, when Tyler Robinson fatally shot him. Kimmel reportedly made several comments about the incident during his Monday and Tuesday night shows this week.

Now, Donald Trump is weighing in on ABC’s decision to suspend Kimmel over his comments. Donnie called the move “a great idea” and “great news for America” on Truth Social.

“The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible,” Trump wrote.

Donnie wasn’t done, he also threw a jab at late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Myers, suggesting that NBC should consider booting their shows too. “That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!! President DJT,” he added. As of right now, Kimmel has not responded to Trump’s message or addressed his suspension.

Here’s What Jimmy Kimmel Said About Charlie Kirk

ABC confirmed it would suspend Jimmy Kimmel after he made comments about Charlie Kirk during his late-night show. The comedian and host first joked about Trump’s response to the loss after a video showed him being interviewed and asked how he was holding up. Donnie told the reporter he was doing well, then immediately shifted to mentioning that The White House’s new ballroom was in progress.

“I think very good and by the way, you see all the trucks […] they’ve just started construction for the new ballroom for The White House, which is something they’ve been trying to get for a 150 years and it’s going to be beauty,” Trump said in the clip.

Afterward, Kimmel joked that Donnie had reached the fourth stage of grief — construction. “This is not how an adult grieves the murder of somebody called their friend. This is how a 4-year-old mourns a goldfish.” 

Additionally, Jimmy Kimmel also spoke about Tyler Robinson, who is currently facing felony charges including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering, per CNBC. While speaking to his audience, Kimmel called out Trump and the MAGA movement for trying to characterize Tyler Robinson.

“The MAGA Gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said.

What Does This Mean For Jimmy’s Future?

Jimmy Kimmel has a long-running relationship with the ABC network. His late-night show has been on the air for more than two decades. According to CNN, ABC has not officially canceled ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!,’ but the network has not announced when the show will return.

Social Media Explodes Following News Of Kimmel’s Suspension

The internet was flooded with reactions after news of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension surfaced. Several fans admitted that they were standing by him and considering boycotting the ABC network in response to their decision. See some of the reactions over in TSR’s comment section below.

Instagram user @arringtonfoster wrote, “It’s all good we still Stan by you Jimmy 👏🏽👏🏽” 

Instagram user @sunrise.melodies wrote, “Whatever happened to Freedom of Speech? 🤔🤔” 

While Instagram user @cheeeewiwis wrote, “Charlie Kirk was allowed freedom of speech but jimmy kimmel isn’t. Weird.” 

Then Instagram user @smokyb0y wrote, “Let’s boycott Disney & ABC like we did Target.” 

Another Instagram user @luffysloverr wrote, “I feel like we’re in a black mirror episode wth….” 

Instagram user @brittneyngriffin wrote, “Everyone needs to stop watching ABC. Let their rates suffer across the board. This is ridiculous.” 

While another Instagram user @carlita_cosmetics wrote, “Kimmel & Colbert needs to collaborate on a night time podcast together it would be a success.” 

Then another Instagram user @simoanejones wrote, “He’s gonna start his show again on ANOTHER better network and receive more views and more money 😭😭🙌🏽” 

Finally, Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, “Jimmy sue the skin off them.” 

RELATED: Charlie Kirk’s Wife Breaks Silence After His Assassination With Emotional Tribute (VIDEO)

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ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live for Charlie Kirk Shooter Comment

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Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been pulled off the air by ABC indefinitely following comments made by Kimmel about the death of Charlie Kirk.

The network’s decision followed a series of dramatic developments on Wednesday, including a stern warning from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr directed at ABC, and a subsequent announcement from Nexstar, one of the nation’s largest owners of local TV stations, that it would preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The uproar stems from comments Kimmel made during his monologues earlier in the week. “We had some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and with everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said during Monday’s monologue.

He followed that up on Tuesday by criticizing JD Vance and “many in Maga-land [who] are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk.” After dismissing Vance’s claim that “most of the lunatics in American politics today are proud members of the far left,” Kimmel countered by asking, “Who wanted to hang the guy who was vice president before you? Was that the liberal left? Or the toothless army who stormed the Capitol on January 6?”

During a podcast appearance on Wednesday, Carr called on Kimmel to apologize and threatened the FCC licenses of ABC affiliates. “What people don’t understand is that the broadcasters … have a license granted by us at the FCC, and that comes with it an obligation to operate in the public interest,” Carr said. “When we see stuff like this, look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to change conduct, on Kimmel, or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”

Nexstar, which is also amid a multi-billion merger that requires FCC approval, promptly announced that it would preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! “for the foreseeable future.” “Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities in which we are located,” Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, said in a statement. “Continuing to give Mr. Kimmel a broadcast platform in the communities we serve is simply not in the public interest at the current time, and we have made the difficult decision to preempt his show in an effort to let cooler heads prevail as we move toward the resumption of respectful, constructive dialogue.”

ABC itself soon followed suit, announcing that Kimmel’s show would be suspended indefinitely.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kimmel had planned to address the controversy on tonight’s episode, but has no plans to apologize.

With the Late Show with Stephen Colbert set to end in May 2026, only NBC’s late-night shows remain unaffected by the current political climate at this time. What happens next remains to be seen, but Kimmel’s current contract at ABC expires in 2026, and he told People magazine in February 2024 that it could be his last. He also recently obtained Italian citizenship.

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Trump Reacts to Jimmy Kimmel Live! Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Comments

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It’s safe to assume that Donald Trump is likely jumping with joy over Jimmy Kimmel Live! getting suspended by ABC over host Jimmy Kimmel’s viral comments about Charlie Kirk.

After attending a state dinner earlier in the evening, the president took to Truth Social at 1 a.m. in the U.K., writing, “Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!! President DJT”

Though Trump called the show canceled, ABC only suspended it “indefinitely.”

Kimmel drew heat from Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr after he suspected Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson was a MAGA Republican during his opening monologue on Tuesday night’s show. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said at the time.

On Wednesday, Carr condemned the late-night host’s comments and threatened to take action against ABC affiliates over Kimmel’s comments. “[This] appears to be an action by Jimmy Kimmel to play into the narrative that this was somehow a MAGA or Republican-motivated person,” Carr said on a podcast. “What people don’t understand is that the broadcasters … have a license granted by us at the FCC, and that comes with it an obligation to operate in the public interest. When we see stuff like this, look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to change conduct, on Kimmel, or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”

Nexstar, which owns 28 ABC affiliates across the country, was the first to pre-empt the series for the immediate future. Then an ABC network spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be “pre-empted indefinitely.”

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