I Just Found Out The Jimmy Kimmel Live Decision Was So Sudden, Guests Were Actually En Route To The Theater When The Show Went Into Hiatus

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This year, late-night television saw some surprising changes. First, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was canceled, and shortly after, ABC unexpectedly put Jimmy Kimmel Live! on hold. It seems many people were caught off guard, but reports now show the cancellation was so sudden that celebrity guests were actually traveling to the theater when they found out the show was off for the night.

According to a recent CNN report, ABC abruptly halted production on Jimmy Kimmel Live just hours after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr publicly discussed Kimmel on a podcast. Carr hinted the FCC might revoke licenses from ABC affiliates due to Kimmel’s on-air remarks about the response to Charlie Kirk’s death. Disney-owned ABC made the decision while the show was actively being prepared, with staff still working on future episodes and in contact with talent representatives.

Everyone is stunned and in disbelief,” a Hollywood publicist shared with CNN. Another expressed similar shock, saying they couldn’t process what was happening.

Wanda Sykes, who was scheduled to appear on Jimmy Kimmel’s show that night, shared her shock in a video on Instagram. She explained she’d already gotten ready, expecting to chat with Kimmel. She then strongly criticized the Trump administration, saying they hadn’t dealt with important global issues like the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and had restricted free speech early in his presidency. Sykes concluded with a direct appeal for people to pray.

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People waiting to attend the taping were reportedly already forming a line outside the theater on Hollywood Blvd. when they found out the event was canceled. Some had even come from all over the country to be there.

The news caused significant surprise within ABC. Jimmy Kimmel has hosted the show for more than two decades, and his wife, Molly McNearney, is a key creative leader – she’s also the executive producer and head writer. While sources say there are no immediate layoffs and the show hasn’t been canceled outright, there’s no firm date for when it will be back on air. This uncertainty has led to speculation about whether Kimmel will return to late night before the fall 2025 season, or if he’ll return at all.

After ABC decided to remove Jimmy Kimmel from the air, many viewers are now canceling their Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions as a form of protest. People have been sharing proof of their cancellations on social media, using hashtags like #BoycottDisney and #BoycottABCNetwork, and expressing concerns about free speech and Disney’s response to the situation. Some are even taking more drastic steps, like one user who canceled a Disney vacation they had already planned.

I’ve been following the drama surrounding Jimmy Kimmel, and it’s really interesting to see the widespread support he’s getting. It’s not just everyday fans either – a lot of familiar faces from the Marvel universe are speaking up. I’m talking about stars like Tatiana Maslany from *She-Hulk*, Pedro Pascal, and even Mark Ruffalo. They’re publicly backing Kimmel and, in some cases, actively encouraging people to cancel subscriptions to services that have turned their backs on him.

It’s still uncertain if the show will be back, undergo changes, or be cancelled. However, the sudden suspension completely surprised everyone involved, including the host and guests who were travelling to the studio.

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2025-09-22 17:38