Disney / ABC (Kimmel)

Date

Sep 23, 2025

Sector

Media

Response

Complied

Source

npr.org ↗

Pressure applied

FCC chair publicly warned broadcasters over Jimmy Kimmel's remarks; two affiliate groups said they would pre-empt the show

What was demanded

Implicitly, remove or discipline the host

What happened

ABC suspended the show indefinitely, reinstating it about a week later after backlash

Where it stands

The FCC later ordered Disney to file early renewals for eight ABC stations; ABC filed under protest.

Period

Second term

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