Jimmy Kimmel pulled from the air over false comment about Kirk murder

[Vermilion]

Good for them for standing for what is right and not cave to the insane Liberal bullshit.

Absolutely.
This was a market response from the moment Kimmel said those words.
Sinclair has to cater to its shareholders and stick to their business model.
No advertisers, no joy.
Disney knows that too but they’re woke and like to go broke.

[DBCowboy]

Freedom of speech still applies. It's non-partisan. That's my entire point, chief.

If I worked at McDonalds and wore a Burger King t-shirt whilst talking shit about McDonalds I might get fired.

It is the right of McDonalds to do so.

[putnam6]

The innuendo was Trump wanted Kimmel fired so Disney could get its deal merger.  That eventually was misinformation.
 

Where the real starting block was affiliates pulling the show to protect themselves from liable.

Which was done organically, unless anybody isn't weighing the realities enough to think Trump doesn't have enough on his plate.

Where he would call each affiliate separately and pressure them?

and have it not come out on TMZ



Trump tweeting is a damn far cry from a phone call to the FCC or ABC.

Let's not pretend that if it did happen in this climate, it would get leaked... and OMB can't afford the bad press...

So even that scenario is wishy-washy if we are going to be logical and rational

[WallFlowerActive]

I respectfully disagree. It was not organic. It was the result of Trump directly.

Then why was Kimmel only suspended for a few days allowed to return to the air instead of being fired.  And one Affiliate is still passing on broadcasting the Kimmel show.  

Jimmy Kimmel is getting back on the air after a brief suspension, but not everyone will be able to see him on ABC when "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returns Tuesday ... because a major broadcast company is holding out.
 https://amp.tmz.com/2025/09/22/sinclair-...-stations/

Kimmel’s “speech” isn’t “free” when it’s a commodity of ABC regulated under the FCC that has to meet the standards of the ABC brand where ABC protects itself from liable and it’s stockholders.  With no guarantee it has to purchased as a commodity.

Kimmel is more than welcome to break the ties of ABC and speak his mind under his own media on his own dime.

[putnam6]

I respectfully disagree. It was not organic. It was the result of Trump directly.

I respectfully say, wheres the evidence?  It's possible sure but is it likely

Why cant an independent FCC ruling AS PER NORMAL be the reason

Every reporter at ABC MSNBC CNN, etc would die for the Trump told me to! story,

except all we have is speculation, innuendos, and hearsay

Who knows maybe my deny ignorance meter is broke 

Not to mention the elephant in the room so did a Trump pressure for the suspension and then tell the FCC to revoke it a week later? 

Generally, the more steps in a conspiracy theory and people involved, the less likely it occured at all.

[putnam6]

Then why was Kimmel only suspended for a few days allowed to return to the air instead of being fired.  And one Affiliate is still passing on broadcasting the Kimmel show.  


Kimmel’s “speech” isn’t “free” when it’s a commodity of ABC regulated under the FCC that has to meet the standards of the ABC brand where ABC protects itself from liable and it’s stockholders.  With no guarantee it has to purchased as a commodity.

Kimmel is more than welcome to break the ties of ABC and speak his mind under his own media on his own dime.

Sinclair ABC-Affiliated Stations by Location

1. Alabama
   • Birmingham: WTTO (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
     
   • Dothan: WDHN (owned by C.D. Curbow or operated under agreement)
     
2. Arizona
   • Tucson: KOLD-TV (operated under agreement, primary CBS but may include ABC subchannel in some markets)
     
3. Arkansas
   • Fort Smith/Fayetteville: KFTA-TV (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
     
4. California
   • Bakersfield: KBFX-CD (owned by Sinclair, ABC affiliate)
     
   • Fresno: KFSN-TV (operated under agreement, primary ABC)
     
   • San Luis Obispo: KSBY (operated under agreement, primary NBC but may include ABC subchannel)
     
5. Florida
   • Gainesville: WNBW-DT (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
     
   • Panama City: WFGX (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
     
   • Tallahassee: WTXL-TV (owned by Sinclair)
     
6. Georgia
   • Albany: WFXL (owned by Sinclair)
     
   • Macon: WGXA (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
     
   • Savannah: WTGS (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
     
7. Idaho
   • Boise: KBOI-TV (operated under agreement, primary CBS but may include ABC subchannel)
     
8. Illinois
   • Champaign: WICD (owned by Sinclair)
     
   • Springfield/Decatur: WICS (owned by Sinclair)
     
9. Indiana
   • Evansville: WEVV-TV (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
     
   • Terre Haute: WTHI-TV (owned by Sinclair)
     
10. Iowa
    • Cedar Rapids: KCRG-TV (operated under agreement, primary ABC)
      
    • Davenport: KWQC-TV (operated under agreement, primary NBC but may include ABC subchannel)
      
11. Kansas
    • Wichita: KAKE (owned by Sinclair)
      
12. Kentucky
    • Bowling Green: WBKO (owned by Sinclair)
      
    • Lexington: WTVQ-DT (owned by Sinclair)
      
13. Louisiana
    • Alexandria: KALB-TV (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
      
    • Lake Charles: KPLC (operated under agreement, primary NBC but may include ABC subchannel)
      
14. Maine
    • Portland: WMTW (owned by Sinclair)
      
15. Michigan
    • Alpena: WBKB-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
    • Flint/Saginaw: WEYI-TV (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
      
    • Marquette: WBUP (owned by Sinclair)
      
16. Mississippi
    • Columbus/Tupelo: WTVA (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
      
    • Hattiesburg/Laurel: WDAM-TV (operated under agreement, primary NBC but may include ABC subchannel)
      
17. Missouri
    • Cape Girardeau: KFVS-TV (operated under agreement, primary CBS but may include ABC subchannel)
      
    • Joplin: KOAM-TV (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
      
18. Montana
    • Billings: KTVQ (owned by Sinclair)
      
    • Great Falls: KRTV (operated under agreement, primary CBS but may include ABC subchannel)
      
19. Nebraska
    • Lincoln/Hastings/Kearney: KHGI-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
20. New Hampshire
    • Manchester: WMUR-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
21. New York
    • Rochester: WHAM-TV (owned by Deerfield Media, operated by Sinclair)
      
22. North Carolina
    • Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point: WXLV-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
    • Raleigh/Durham: WLFL (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
      
23. Ohio
    • Columbus: WSYX (owned by Sinclair)
      
    • Dayton: WKEF (owned by Sinclair)
      
24. Oklahoma
    • Oklahoma City: KOCO-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
    • Tulsa: KTUL (owned by Sinclair)
      
25. Oregon
    • Eugene: KMTR (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
      
    • Medford: KTVL (operated under agreement, primary CBS but may include ABC subchannel)
      
26. Pennsylvania
    • Altoona/Johnstown: WJAC-TV (operated under agreement, primary NBC but may include ABC subchannel)
      
    • Harrisburg/Lancaster/Lebanon/York: WHTM-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
27. South Carolina
    • Columbia: WACH (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
      
    • Greenville/Spartanburg/Asheville: WLOS (owned by Sinclair)
      
28. South Dakota
    • Rapid City: KEVN-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
29. Tennessee
    • Chattanooga: WTVC (owned by Sinclair)
      
    • Knoxville: WATE-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
    • Tri-Cities: WJHL-TV (operated under agreement, primary CBS but may include ABC subchannel)
      
30. Texas
    • Amarillo: KVII-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
    • Harlingen/Weslaco/Brownsville/McAllen: KGBT-TV (owned by Sinclair)
      
31. West Virginia
    • Charleston/Huntington: WVAH-TV (operated under LMA, ABC affiliation via digital subchannel)
      

Notes:

• The exact number of ABC affiliates (31) is based on the context of the X post and Sinclair's portfolio as of September 2025. However, Sinclair's total station count exceeds 294, with many being affiliates of other networks (e.g., Fox, NBC, CBS) or operating digital subchannels.
  
• Some stations listed may primarily affiliate with other networks (e.g., CBS, NBC) but carry ABC programming on digital subchannels, which Sinclair can preempt as part of its broadcast control.
  
• Locations and ownership details are subject to change due to mergers, acquisitions, or regulatory shifts, especially given the ongoing FCC merger approvals mentioned in the context (e.g., Nexstar and Tegna).
  

For the most current and precise list, you might want to check Sinclair's official website (sbgi.net) or recent FCC filings, as my data reflects updates through September 22, 2025. Given the timing of the X post (23:15 UTC, which is 19:15 EDT), this action is likely affecting these stations' Tuesday night programming starting tonight, September 22, 2025.

 
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Nick Sortor

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 MAJOR BREAKING: Sinclair Broadcast Group, who owns **31** ABC stations, just announced they will REFUSE to broadcast Jimmy Kimmel’s show when ABC puts him back on air THANK YOU
@WeAreSinclair
! NEXSTAR (
@NXSTMediaGroup
) MUST DO THE SAME! Sinclair has MAJOR concerns about the show, and won’t bring Kimmel back until changes are made, the company said. “Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show's potential return.”

[putnam6]

More corroborative evidence we may have missed in the shadows


https://sbgi.net/sinclair-says-kimmel-su...al-action/
 

 

Sinclair Says Kimmel Suspension is Not Enough, Calls on FCC and ABC to Take Additional Action09.17.2025
Sinclair’s ABC stations to air a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk during Jimmy Kimmel Live timeslot on Friday
BALTIMORE – Sinclair, the nation’s largest ABC affiliate group, objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
As discussed with ABC earlier today, Sinclair decided to indefinitely preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” beginning tonight. Following these discussions, ABC has suspended production of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
“Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country,” said Vice Chairman Jason Smith. “We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities. We appreciate FCC Chairman Carr’s remarks today and this incident highlights the critical need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks.”
Sinclair’s ABC stations will air a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk this Friday, during Jimmy Kimmel Live’s timeslot. The special will also air across all Sinclair stations this weekend. In addition, Sinclair is offering the special to all ABC affiliates across the country.
Sinclair will not lift the suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on our stations until formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network’s commitment to professionalism and accountability.
Sinclair also calls upon Mr. Kimmel to issue a direct apology to the Kirk family. Furthermore, we ask Mr. Kimmel to make a meaningful personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA.
Regardless of ABC’s plans for the future of the program, Sinclair intends not to return “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to our air until we are confident that appropriate steps have been taken to uphold the standards expected of a national broadcast platform.

[ANNEE]

Honestly, I'm more shocked that all those times he was in full blackface on The Man Show didn't get him "cancelled". That came up a few years back, and he managed to slip out of it. Personally. I've been a fan of his since he co-hosted Win Ben Steins Money, but I think he was a radio personality in Vegas before that.

Those that are objecting to Black Face -- did you object to it when it happened? 

 I don't remember it being a big deal and taboo until late 20's.  Actually, as I was growing up it seemed a normal part of entertainment.

Jimmy Kimmel's performance was around 2003.  Along with many other comedians/performers.

Read the history:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackface

[ANNEE]

More corroborative evidence we may have missed in the shadows


https://sbgi.net/sinclair-says-kimmel-su...al-action/
 

 HistoryFounded in 1971, the Sinclair Broadcast Group is a publicly-traded American telecommunications company controlled by the family of company founder Julian Sinclair Smith. The company is the largest television station operator in the United States by the number of stations, and largest by total coverage; owning or operating a total of 193 stations across the country in over 100 markets (covering 40% of American households), many of which are located in the South and Midwest.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / OwnershipAccording to the Center for Responsive Politics (Open Secrets), the Sinclair Broadcast Group has donated $1,143,508 or 80% to Republican candidates since 1994.

[putnam6]

@putnam6


That was in July.

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump...2468516376

I agree with you. He should have more on his plate to worry about than late night talk shows, but that doesn't seem to be case here.

Yeah,thats social media posts dont tell me you read and believe social media are enough for a CEO at ABC, Sinclair, or ABC, well maybe ABC haha

but the other 2 no evidence to support that conclusion it wouldn't even be brought to a grand jury 

Social media posts don't equal calling the FCC, ABC or Sinclair and applying pressure

Do you know how many completely bullshit and false statements politicians post on social media