Disney Faces Affiliate Revolt Over Kimmel Broadcast

Liberty Check

ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group have chosen to continue preempting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” even as Disney moves to return the show to the airwaves. This decision by major station owners signals ongoing resistance after controversial remarks from Kimmel ignited a national debate on media responsibility and free speech.

The late-night program was initially pulled when Kimmel made statements regarding the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk, resulting in widespread backlash and FCC scrutiny.

• Disney announced the show will return, but large swaths of Americans will be unable to view it on local TV.
• ABC affiliates in top cities such as New York and Los Angeles, which Disney controls, will still air the show.
• Markets under Nexstar and Sinclair ownership, including Nashville, Salt Lake City, Charleston, and St. Louis, will not broadcast Kimmel’s return and are replacing the time slot with local news and other programming.

Sinclair noted discussions with ABC are ongoing, and Nexstar stated it seeks a “respectful, constructive dialogue” before reconsidering its position.

Nexstar emphasized that while “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will be available via Disney’s streaming platforms, their affiliates will remain focused on delivering local content relevant to their viewers.

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