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Was Kimmel pulled for ratings?

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Kimmel was pulled after controversial comments, with some citing ratings as a possible factor, but the official reason given was public backlash and affiliate decisions following his remarks about Charlie Kirk.

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Kari Lake points out 'ratings' as ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel from air

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  • ABC has removed Jimmy Kimmel's show from its schedule indefinitely.
  • Nexstar, a major TV station owner, preempted all Kimmel episodes across affiliates. 11s
  • The move follows Kimmel's remarks about an incident involving Charlie Kirk. 26s
  • Kari Lake suggested declining ratings and controversy may have influenced ABC's decision. 1m 28s
  • Lake commented on free speech and the consequences of public statements in media. 1m 41s
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Kari Lake points out 'ratings' as ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel from air
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Newsmax
15 hours ago
Kari Lake points out 'ratings' as ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel from air

Kari Lake suggests Kimmel's low ratings may have given ABC an excuse to let him go, saying, 'the ratings have been in the toilet for a long time for Jimmy Kimmel.'

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show over Charlie Kirk comments
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CBS News
22 hours ago
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel show over Charlie Kirk comments

ABC announced Kimmel's show would be preempted indefinitely, strongly objecting to his recent comments about Charlie Kirk.

Jimmy Kimmel taken off air after Charlie Kirk comments
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CBS News
23 hours ago
Jimmy Kimmel taken off air after Charlie Kirk comments

Nexstar preempted Kimmel's show on all affiliates, citing public interest concerns after his comments about Charlie Kirk.

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