Amid the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! , a major ABC affiliate appears to be making an example of the time slot.
Sinclair , which boasts the largest ABC affiliate group in the country, announced that they will instead air “a special in remembrance of Charlie Kirk ” this Friday after the network’s announcement that the late-night show will be “ preempted indefinitely ,” following the FCC‘s warning about his Kirk comments .
In a news release, Sinclair announced that they will not lift the suspension on Kimmel’s show “until formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network’s commitment to professionalism and accountability.”
“Sinclair also calls upon Mr. Kimmel to issue a direct apology to the Kirk family. Furthermore, we ask Mr. Kimmel to make a meaningful perso