Jimmy Kimmel, 57, went nuclear on September 18, 2025, after ABC announced the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following his controversial remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10. During his Monday monologue, Kimmel stated, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them,” prompting outrage and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s threat of license revocation. Kimmel’s fiery response, leaked to Variety, was a defiant, “They can’t silence me—ABC caved to pressure, but I’m not done!” Insiders reveal he’s already plotting a bold new venture, shaking Hollywood to its core.
Sources close to Kimmel tell Deadline he’s in talks with Netflix for a boundary-pushing late-night show, blending comedy with investigative segments, set to rival Jon Stewart’s Daily Show. “Jimmy’s done playing network nice—he wants raw, unfiltered,” an insider said, with a $50 million deal on the table. The backlash began when Nexstar Media, owning 28 ABC affiliates, preempted his show, citing “offensive and insensitive” remarks about Kirk’s killing by Tyler Robinson. Kimmel’s team insists he’s not fired, with Disney planning his return, but his X post—“Truth doesn’t bend to bullies”—hints at a permanent exit.
X is ablaze (#KimmelCancelled), with fans split: “Jimmy spoke facts—MAGA’s projecting!” vs. “He crossed a line, good riddance!” President Trump celebrated, falsely claiming cancellation, while free-speech advocates like the ACLU slammed ABC’s “cowardly” move. Kimmel’s past, from The Man Show to Oscar hosting, fuels his defiance, but whispers of a podcast with Adam Carolla add intrigue. Will Kimmel’s Netflix pivot redefine late-night, or is this a career crash? As Hollywood buzzes, his next move could change everything.
