Thirty ABC affiliates announced they will air a tribute special, In Remembrance of Charlie Kirk, instead of Jimmy Kimmel Live this Friday

On September 19, 2025, several ABC affiliates, including Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group, will replace Jimmy Kimmel Live! with a special tribute titled In Remembrance of Charlie Kirk. The move follows ABC’s decision to suspend the show indefinitely after Kimmel faced backlash for comments criticizing conservatives’ response to Kirk’s assassination.

The tribute will highlight Kirk’s role in founding Turning Point USA and his impact on conservative politics. Supporters view the programming change as appropriate, while critics warn it raises broader concerns about censorship and media accountability.