Last week, ABC pre-empted long-running talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! due to comments the titular host made in reference to the death of political pundit Charlie Kirk. The move came after broadcasting corporations Sinclair and Nexstar blasted Kimmel’s comments and removed his show from their ABC affiliates across the country. As the show remains off the air, there have been questions regarding what lies ahead for its staff members. Now, a new report seems to shed light on whether employees will be laid off.
What’s Going On With Jimmy Kimmel’s Staff While The Show Is Off The Air?
It would seem that Kimmel staffers are set to be compensated in the immediate future. According to Deadline , employees recently received a memo informing them that they would be paid for the next week. While