Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Kimmel Recalls ABC Decision to Cancel His Show
Jimmy Kimmel shared an account of when ABC executives decided to cancel his show.
He was in his office when he received an unusual call informing him of the decision.
They were concerned about what Kimmel would say.
Kimmel went to the bathroom to take the call.
Kimmel disagreed, but the show was ultimately pulled.
The audience was sent home, and guests were told to leave.
Jimmy Kimmel received a call from ABC executives about canceling his show.
The phone call happened around 3:00 PM before the 4:30 PM taping.
ABC was concerned about Kimmel's planned statements.
Kimmel disagreed with the decision.
The audience was sent home and the show was suspended for a week.
- Who
- Jimmy Kimmel and ABC Executives
- What
- ABC executives decided to cancel Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- When
- Around 3:00 PM, before taping at 4:30 PM
- Where
- In Jimmy Kimmel's office and bathroom
- Why
- ABC was concerned about Kimmel's statements on the show.
ABC
Jimmy Kimmel
Show Content
ABC
Concerned about the content of the show and the potential impact.
Jimmy Kimmel
Believed the show should air as planned.
- Show
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Host
- Jimmy Kimmel
- Network
- ABC
- Incident
- Show cancellation
Sources
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