Summary
Many Disney+ subscribers are canceling their subscriptions after ABC suspended the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show. The suspension followed remarks made by Jimmy Kimmel about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which led to public debate and online protests. Protests have occurred both online and at Disney's studio in California, with some people expressing concerns about free speech.
Key Facts
- ABC suspended the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show after complaints about comments made by Kimmel.
- Kimmel's remarks on September 15, 2025, addressed the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- The suspension led to a backlash, with some Disney+ subscribers canceling their subscriptions.
- Social media users and public figures have expressed both support and criticism of the suspension.
- Protests took place outside the Disney studio in Burbank, California.
- The controversy sparked discussions on free speech and political influence in media.
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel's comments.
- Former President Donald Trump supported the show's suspension, while former President Barack Obama criticized it.
