Jimmy Kimmel monologue goes viral again as Disney investors seek answers into suspension

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Jimmy Kimmel’s show went viral again last night (September 25) after the recent issues at ABC. Even though the show is back, Disney investors are still seeking explanations about why Kimmel was suspended.

Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show recently made news after his comments on Donald Trump’s reaction to the death of Charlie Kirk sparked controversy and drew criticism from the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr.

After the news broke, both Nexstar and Sinclair, companies that own many ABC stations, decided to stop airing the show. Disney, which owns ABC, quickly followed suit. This caused a strong public reaction, with many people online vowing to boycott Disney, and over 400 celebrities signing a letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel and the right to free speech.

After reaching an agreement, Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned to television on Tuesday, except for stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar, which continued to refuse to air the show. Last night’s episode, which aired on September 25th, drew very high ratings once again.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! monologue goes viral once more

Kimmel’s newest YouTube monologue has already garnered over two million views in just nine hours.

While this number isn’t quite as high as the 21.7 million views his last video received before it was taken down, it’s still incredibly popular – far exceeding his typical YouTube video views of around 240,000.

One reason Jimmy Kimmel Live! is getting great online ratings is that it’s not currently available on TV in about 20% of homes across the US. This is because of disputes with Nexstar and Sinclair, and Kimmel mentioned it when he returned to the show.

Because the show is posting highlights to YouTube so rapidly, people worldwide-even those in areas where the show is normally blocked-can watch. One viewer recently commented, “Hello from Ukraine! We’re big fans of Jimmy!”

One viewer wrote, “I really enjoy watching you on YouTube every morning from Scotland.” Another encouraged those affected by outages to “keep watching online and don’t let broadcasters limit your access to information.”

His newest monologue covered a wide range of topics, including the Epstein case, the recent escalator incident, Tylenol, and TikTok. He also revealed the exciting guests scheduled to appear on *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* next week, when the show broadcasts from Brooklyn starting September 29th.

The show will feature appearances by stars like Ryan Reynolds, Emily Blunt, Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, and Spike Lee. It will also include Stephen Colbert’s first interview since CBS canceled his show earlier this year, and it will be his first time speaking about it outside of his usual program.

When he shared the news, Kimmel joked, “We need to keep moving to avoid trouble with the FCC.”

Disney investors demand answers over ABC controversy

While Jimmy Kimmel’s show is currently more popular than ever, some Disney investors are requesting internal documents. They want to understand why the show was temporarily taken off the air after its ratings declined due to public criticism, and how that impacted the company’s stock performance.

It’s not yet known exactly how much money Disney lost, but many people canceled their subscriptions to Disney Plus and Hulu after accusations surfaced that ABC was involved in censoring media.

The National Park Service reported receiving cancellation notices from 50,000 subscribers, though this number hasn’t been officially confirmed. Regardless, the negative reaction is likely to have affected Disney’s results.

Online, people were encouraging Disney investors to sell their stock, and some proposed canceling planned visits to Disney’s theme parks and resorts.

A group of investors, including representatives from the American Federation of Teachers and Reporters Without Borders, have sent a letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger asking for more information about why Jimmy Kimmel and his show were initially suspended.

Disney’s stock price dropped sharply after the company unexpectedly took Jimmy Kimmel and his show, *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, off the air. This action seemed to be a reaction to pressure from Brendan Carr, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and concerns raised by ABC’s local stations.

The letter also points out Sinclair and Nexstar, noting that Nexstar is currently asking the FCC to approve its $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna.

Jimmy Kimmel and his show faced a suspension following remarks he made on September 15, 2025, about the political debate surrounding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

ABC temporarily removed Jimmy Kimmel Live! from its schedule but brought it back on September 23, 2025. However, the show wasn’t airing on about 25% of ABC’s local stations, specifically those owned by Nexstar and Sinclair.

The decision to temporarily stop production of Jimmy Kimmel Live! led to widespread criticism, with many calling it a violation of free speech. This resulted in calls for boycotts and support for Kimmel from various unions. Disney’s stock price also dropped sharply, as investors worried about damage to the company’s reputation and feared Disney was giving in to undue pressure from the government and censorship from the media.

The investors have requested all documents shared with the company’s board regarding the suspension of Kimmel, including meeting minutes, agendas, and any written materials. They want these documents within five business days of a letter sent on Wednesday, September 24th.

It’s unknown if or when Disney will react, but the letter demonstrates the financial consequences of Kimmel’s suspension and the resulting boycott on the company.

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2025-09-26 17:50