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Jimmy Kimmel Extends ABC Contract Amid Political Controversy and Trump Feud
Dec 09, 2025 07:44 am CST
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has renewed his contract with Disney's ABC network through 2027, following a high-profile clash with Trump's administration that temporarily took his show off air. The extension comes after Kimmel faced censorship attempts from the FCC and criticism from conservative media companies, highlighting ongoing tensions between political figures and television personalities in America's divided media landscape.
Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence on Charlie Kirk Comments Controversy: "Maliciously Mischaracterised" by Right-Wing Media
Oct 09, 2025 01:27 pm CST
Jimmy Kimmel addresses his controversial Charlie Kirk comments in his first interview since returning to air, revealing he thought his career was over after ABC's suspension. The late-night host discusses the demands made against him, free speech concerns, and the future of late-night television at the Bloomberg Screentime conference in Los Angeles.
Jimmy Kimmel Lambasts Trump as "Son of a Bi**h" Following Late-Night TV Controversy
Oct 02, 2025 06:02 pm CST
In a remarkable crossover episode, late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert discussed their experiences being taken off air amid political pressure. Kimmel candidly criticized President Trump for celebrating their unemployment, calling him "that son of a bi**h" and expressing disbelief that a U.S. president would take pleasure in Americans losing their jobs. The exchange highlights the growing tension between political power and media freedom in America's changing television landscape.
First Amendment Protection: How the US Constitution Limits Government Crackdowns on Controversial Speech
Sep 26, 2025 04:52 pm CST
This article explores how the First Amendment protects controversial speech in America, even as the Trump administration vows to crack down on hate speech. Through landmark Supreme Court cases and recent controversies, it examines the constitutional limits on government censorship, the distinction between protected and unprotected speech, and why the freedom to criticize government remains at the heart of First Amendment protections regardless of political viewpoint.
"Anti-American": Jimmy Kimmel On Donald Trump's Threats To Silence Him
Sep 24, 2025 11:53 pm CST
TV host Jimmy Kimmel defended free speech when he returned to US screens on Tuesday, calling government pressure on his late-night talk show "anti-American" as critics decried his suspension as an attack on constitutional rights.
Jimmy Kimmel's Fiery Attack On Trump Over 'Bullying' As Show Returns To Air
Sep 24, 2025 05:08 pm CST
TV show host Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday launched a fiery attack on US President Donald Trump over the administration's alleged "bullying" and efforts to curb free speech.
"Don't Find Anything Funny About Kirk Murder": Kimmel In Tears As Show Returns
Sep 24, 2025 01:03 pm CST
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and nearly broke down in tears, saying he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Jimmy Kimmel To Be Back On Air But Still Face Partial Boycott
Sep 24, 2025 09:29 am CST
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show will be back on the air in the United States Tuesday after a week-long hiatus following government pressure on broadcasters that critics said amounted to a chill on free speech -- but it won't be on everywhere.
Jimmy Kimmel Set To Return To His Late-Night Show After ABC Lifts Suspension
Sep 24, 2025 12:19 am CST
Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension that triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and Trump's ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics.
Zohran Mamdani Cancels ABC Town Hall Event Over Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension
Sep 23, 2025 04:51 am CST
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced he is pulling out of a town hall held by a local ABC station following the national network's decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.