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Coverage dated September 17, 2025

Sinclair replacing Kimmel with Charlie Kirk special, demands apology

Headline from The Columbian

Amid Disney/ABC’s decision to yank “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its lineup over comments about the Charlie Kirk killing, the Sinclair Broadcasting Group said it will use his late night timeslot for a tri

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  1. Avclub

    Sinclair-owned ABC stations to run Charlie Kirk tribute in Jimmy Kimmel's timeslot (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    Sinclair, which owns roughly 40 ABC affiliates across the country, is also demanding Kimmel apologize for comments made about Kirk's death.

  2. The Columbian

    Sinclair replacing Kimmel with Charlie Kirk special, demands apology (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Amid Disney/ABC’s decision to yank “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its lineup over comments about the Charlie Kirk killing, the Sinclair Broadcasting Group said it will use his late night timeslot for a tri

  3. Variety

    ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Replaced With Charlie Kirk Tribute on Sinclair’s ABC Stations; Company Demands Kimmel Apologize and Donate to Kirk’s Family and Turning Point USA (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Sinclair will air a Charlie Kirk tribute special in Jimmy Kimmel's timeslot on Friday, and is demanding that the host donate to Kirk's family.

  4. Fox News

    Dozens of ABC stations to air Charlie Kirk tribute special during Jimmy Kimmel's timeslot (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Sinclair Broadcast Group will air a Charlie Kirk tribute special on Friday in Jimmy Kimmel's now-vacant timeslot following controversial remarks about accused assassin Tyler Robinson.

  5. Deadline

    ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Replaced With Charlie Kirk Tribute Special By Sinclair ABC Affiliates (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Amid the suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', a major ABC affiliate appears to be making an example of the time slot.

  6. New York Post

    Local TV giant Sinclair demands Jimmy Kimmel make ‘direct apology’ to Charlie Kirk’s family, donate to TPUSA (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Sinclair said ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel was insufficient, announcing it will yank “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely from its stations.

  7. New York Post

    Dozens of ABC stations to air Charlie Kirk tribute special at Jimmy Kimmel’s time slot after Disney indefinitely shelves show (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Sinclair Broadcast Group announced Wednesday it would air a special "in remembrance of Charlie Kirk" after Disney decided to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely.

  8. Legal Insurrection

    ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Indefinitely Over Charlie Kirk Comments (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    Sinclair, the largest ABC affiliate group, will air a one-hour tribute to Kirk on Friday at 11:35 PM ET...Kimmel's spot.

  9. Rolling Stone

    Sinclair's ABC Stations Will Air Charlie Kirk Tribute During 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Time Slot (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Sinclair will replace the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' time slot on Friday with a tribute special to Charlie Kirk.

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