US EditionJimmy Kimmel Returns to NY Airwaves After Suspension Dispute
Jimmy Kimmel's show saw a 64% ratings decline after a brief suspension for false claims, while White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson criticized Joy Behar's defense of him.
- White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson condemned Joy Behar for defending Jimmy Kimmel after his return to ABC on September 23, 2025, calling her support unacceptable.
- Earlier this month, Kimmel falsely linked the suspect to the `MAGA gang` after Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10, with Tyler Robinson described as holding far-left views.
- Tuesday's return pulled in 6.3 million viewers, more than tripling normal audience levels, but by Thursday total viewership fell to 2.3 million, a 64% decline for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ABC late-night show.
- The White House argued the pause reflected ratings, noting Kimmel is a `low-ratings loser` and his show is a talent issue; Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group resumed some stations after talks with Disney executives by Sept. 26.
- Shareholders demanded Disney produce books and records after a September 24 request, citing a $4 billion impact claim, while Roberta Kaplan and lawyers warned they may sue Burbank executives.
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Ratings For Late Night Show Tank - Patriot Newsfeed
Disney and ABC thought they had pulled off some masterstroke of balance by briefly suspending Jimmy Kimmel for spreading a bald-faced lie about the assassin of Charlie Kirk — and then rushing him right back on air. Instead, what they’ve managed is the rare feat of alienating everyone while accomplishing absolutely nothing. The incident began when Kimmel, who long ago traded punchlines for talking points, claimed that Kirk’s murderer was a MAGA e…
Kimmel Corporate Fallout Continues: Irate Shareholders Have Nothing Yet From Disney About Suspension; Legal Threat Looms With Tuesday Expiration Date For Documents
EXCLUSIVE: Disney’s risking a high-stakes courtroom showdown over what really went down over Jimmy Kimmel’s much-criticized suspension unless the Bob Iger-run media giant coughs up some serious documents and information in the next 24 hours. Filming from Brooklyn this week, the sharp tongued Kimmel’s been back on ABC’s airwaves since September 23 after a weeklong […]
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