Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Puts Disney Back in Hotseat
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Later, Trump, reacting to Kimmel’s suspension while abroad in the United Kingdom, called it “ great news for America .“ He went on to label Kimmel’s fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers “two total losers,” calling for their ouster at NBC as he had Kimmel’s at ABC.
While many celebrities and politicians criticized the move, citing the First Amendment, other notable figures applauded the network’s decision.
Hollywood celebrities, including Ben Stiller, Wanda Sykes, and Jean Smart, are voicing support for Jimmy Kimmel after his show got pulled by ABC.
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ABC is stupid,” said one ABC source. “They should have edited Kimmel. They know Trump is after him. Their standards department should have flagged it. They should have known better.”
Sinclair, the largest ABC affiliate in the US, doesn't think the network reprimanded Jimmy Kimmel enough for his remarks about Charlie Kirk.
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