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What does pre-empted mean for Kimmel?

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For Kimmel, 'pre-empted' means his show is removed from the broadcast schedule and replaced with other programming, following controversy over his comments about Charlie Kirk.

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ABC's Jimmy Kimmel show being "pre-empted indefinitely"

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  • Jimmy Kimmel addressed the assassination of Charlie Kirk in a controversial monologue. 8s
  • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned broadcasters about airing Kimmel's comments. 23s
  • Nextar and ABC announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely. 57s
  • Legal experts and celebrities responded, debating free speech and employment issues. 1m 15s
  • FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez called the suspension a dangerous precedent. 2m 37s
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ABC's Jimmy Kimmel show being "pre-empted indefinitely"
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CBS America
11 hours ago
ABC's Jimmy Kimmel show being "pre-empted indefinitely"

Nextar announced it would preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live for the foreseeable future on its stations, meaning the show will not be broadcast and is replaced with other content.

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

Affiliate programming will now fill that time slot. It's unclear if Kimmel will return to the air and what this decision means for the larger media landscape moving forward.

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

ABC says the late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live will be preempted indefinitely, meaning the scheduled episode will not air and the show is removed from the broadcast lineup.

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