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Jimmy Kimmel's Ratings Plunge Amid Political Backlash

9/19/2025

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Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert face backlash for prioritizing political commentary over humor.
ABC suspended Kimmel's show after he linked a shooter to MAGA supporters.
Kimmel's ratings have dropped to 1.8 million viewers, while Fox News' Greg Gutfeld averages 3.3 million.
Nexstar Media preempted Kimmel's show, citing public interest concerns.
Critics claim Kimmel's approach alienates viewers and raises free speech questions.

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Story summary

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert face backlash for prioritizing political commentary over humor.
ABC suspended Kimmel's show after he linked a shooter to MAGA supporters.
Kimmel's ratings have dropped to 1.8 million viewers, while Fox News' Greg Gutfeld averages 3.3 million.
Nexstar Media preempted Kimmel's show, citing public interest concerns.
Critics claim Kimmel's approach alienates viewers and raises free speech questions.