Shortly after Jimmy Kimmel made comments related to the shooting of late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk , ABC (a Disney affiliate) pulled his late-night television show off the air “indefinitely,” according to a September 17, 2025, statement from a representative. So, does this mean he was fired and his show is canceled?

“ Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be pre-empted indefinitely,” an ABC spokesperson said. Per CNN , the rep declined to share further details.

The news comes on the heels of fellow late-night comedian Stephen Colbert ‘s cancelation , which was confirmed by CBS this past summer. Colbert’s show ended up winning an Emmy Award.

Below, find out what Kimmel’s “indefinite” hiatus means for him and his show.

Was Jimmy Kimmel Fired by ABC?

Not necessarily, but

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