Still Won’t Air Jimmy Kimmel

NEWS Nextstar still won’t air Jimmy Kimmel tonight after he didn’t apologize last night on air for his lie that a Trump MAGA supporter killed Charlie Kirk just 5 days after he was murdered. Instead he doubled down. Waiting on Sinclair-both said he needs to apologize on camera.…

— Elizabeth MacDonald (@LizMacDonaldFOX) September 24, 2025

… This is becoming more evident this is not a free speech issue about a joke, it’s a business/market decision about lying on camera—the 1st amendment doesn’t cover workers on the job. This, amid a ratings slide for Kimmel. Nexstar issued this statement today:

“Nexstar is continuing to evaluate the status of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on our ABC-affiliated local television stations, and the show will be preempted while we do so. We are engaged in productive discussions with executives at The Walt Disney Company, with a focus on ensuring the program reflects and respects the diverse interests of the communities we serve.”