Jimmy Kimmel 's removal from late-night television has been described by insiders as the beginning of a sweeping industry purge of outspoken liberal hosts, with executives under pressure from audiences, advertisers, and political forces, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

The 57-year-old comedian was yanked off the air by ABC after weeks of controversy surrounding his comments about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk . Article continues below advertisement

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Kimmel had suggested on-air that the shooter was linked to the MAGA movement, despite investigators stating that the suspect, Tyler Robinson , 22, did no

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