The show’s suspension also comes after Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel and implied that the FCC could retaliate against the companies who aired him. The timing of the announcement prompted many fellow comedians and Hollywood figures to accuse ABC of caving to the Trump administration’s pressure to censor any views of Kirk deemed as unacceptable by his supporters.

Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it was pulling "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air.

Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, said Kimmel’s comments had crossed a line.