Sinclair Broadcast Group Also Refuses To Air Jimmy Kimmel Live

Last night, Nexstar Media Group, which owns 200 ABC affiliates, refused to air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after comments the late-night host made about the Charlie Kirk situation. Now, Sinclair Broadcast Group has also refused to air the show.

In a statement released by Sinclair Broadcast Group, they have pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and will air a tribute show instead. They also demand that Kimmel apologize to Kirk’s family and donate to the Kirk family and Turning Point USA.

Here is their statement,

“Sinclair Says Kimmel Suspension is Not Enough, Calls on FCC and ABC to Take Additional Action
Sinclair’s ABC stations to air a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk during Jimmy Kimmel Live timeslot on Friday

Maryland – September 17, 2025 – 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.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at http://www.sbgi.net.”

Sinclair is demanding that Mr. Kimmel not only apologize to the Kirk family, but also make a “meaningful personal donation” to the family and Turning Point USA.  This demand it making people question “What is too far?”

Now people are canceling their Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN subscriptions, demanding that Disney reinstate Kimmel’s show. Some are saying they will boycott both Disney and ABC until Kimmel returns.

I can’t help but notice the irony because a lot of the people demanding a boycott now mocked anyone who boycotted Disney before (for any reason) “MAGA.”

What a mess. But Kimmel has his Italian citizenship now and has threatened to move away from the United States. Perhaps he will do just that.