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Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was abruptly pulled by ABC after conservative backlash over a joke about the Charlie Kirk murder suspect. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr urged broadcasters to "preempt" Kimmel, leading Nexstar and Sinclair to pull the show from their affiliates. Kimmel's upcoming Brooklyn Academy of Music residency, costing over $5 million to relocate, is uncertain. The situation highlights the growing fear among media companies of potential Trump administration retaliation, mirroring a 2013 incident where Kimmel faced backlash for a joke about China. Disney's decision to pull the show, despite internal dissent, underscores the pressure from affiliates and advertisers.

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