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flag ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a controversial monologue, leading to mass cancellations and a ratings collapse, but no political interference was found.

flag In September 2025, Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC show was temporarily suspended following a controversial monologue about the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, sparking debate over free speech and media accountability. flag The suspension, a business decision by ABC and Disney due to declining ratings and advertiser concerns, led to a 73% drop in viewership upon his return and prompted 60 local ABC affiliates to drop the show. flag While actor Bradley Whitford criticized the move as an attack on free speech akin to McCarthyism, media analysts attributed the decline to waning audience interest and progressive content, not government censorship. flag Despite the backlash, the show drew its largest audience in over a decade during the suspension, underscoring audience demand for compelling content. flag No evidence supports claims of political interference.

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