Jimmy Kimmel’s staff shocked over ABC pulling 'Live!'

The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” staff was shocked over ABC pulling the late-night show because of the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk, according to CNN.

A source “with knowledge of the events” told the outlet that Kimmel’s staff members were “working as usual on Wednesday afternoon, holding calls with talent publicists regarding upcoming episodes” right before the decision was announced. 10

CNN noted that ABC staffers “were also stunned” by the move, considering Kimmel’s show has been a staple for ABC since it began airing in 2004, and that the host’s wife, Molly McNearney, serves as a head writer and executive producer on the show.

“We are all shell-shocked,” a celebrity publicist told CNN about ABC’s decision. 10

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According to CNN, Kimmel’s guests booked on Wednesday’s