Jimmy Fallon abruptly canceled his scheduled appearance at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival in New York City on Thursday, organizers confirmed.

Festival officials told Adweek Fallon was slated to join a session titled “Staying On Brand” but pulled out at the last minute. The event went ahead with marketing executive Bozoma Saint John and Fast Company editor Jeff Beer.

The cancellation comes as the late-night television world reels from ABC’s indefinite suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after Kimmel made remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing . 4

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Kimmel’s removal has sparked fierce debate, with critics accusing ABC and its parent company Disney of bowing to political pressure. 4

President Donald Trump cheered the suspension, while Hollywood

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