Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show has been placed on indefinite hiatus following his remarks about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ABC confirmed the decision, stating that “Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely.” The network cited Kimmel’s comments during a monologue in which he criticized the “MAGA gang” for attempting to frame the shooter as unrelated to their ideology.

Kimmel’s remarks came after the murder of Kirk, who was shot on the campus of Utah Valley University on September 10. The comedian expressed frustration over what he described as efforts to distance the perpetrator from far-right groups. Nexstar Media Group, an ABC affiliate, also announced it would preempt Kimmel’s program in response to his statements.

The controversy sparked reactions across political and media spheres, with some critics condemning Kimmel’s comments as misleading. The case has drawn scrutiny over how public figures address sensitive events and the consequences of their remarks.