As it turned out, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s planned Charlie Kirk tribute special didn’t make it to air on its ABC stations. The telecommunications company, which controls the largest groups of ABC affiliates, decided to let the special run on YouTube instead of airing it in Jimmy Kimmel ’s usual spot on Friday.

“Tonight, Sinclair will continue to air ABC network programming as scheduled in the late-night time period,” the company shared in an X post late on Friday night. “The Charlie Kirk special will instead be available on The National News Desk’s YouTube channel, ensuring viewers can continue to enjoy ABC programming while also providing full access to the special online.”

(The National News Desk posted an hour-long YouTube video titled “The Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk”

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