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Rosie O’Donnell Says ABC Blocked Her From Having Jeffrey Epstein Survivors on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’: ‘They Were Certain That Could Not Happen’

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Rosie O’Donnell said in a recent interview on the “The Jann Arden Podcast” (via HuffPo) that ABC blocked her from having Jeffrey Epstein survivors on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” during her guest hosting stint in August.

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  1. HuffPost

    Rosie O'Donnell Reveals ABC Rejected Her Epstein Survivors Segment On 'Kimmel' (opens HuffPost)

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    The comedian said she’s in talks to do more videos with the women after ABC executives pushed back at airing the segment.

  2. Variety

    Rosie O’Donnell Says ABC Blocked Her From Having Jeffrey Epstein Survivors on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’: ‘They Were Certain That Could Not Happen’ (opens Variety)

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    Rosie O’Donnell said in a recent interview on the “The Jann Arden Podcast” (via HuffPo) that ABC blocked her from having Jeffrey Epstein survivors on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” during her guest hosting stint in August.

  3. Breitbart News

    Rosie O'Donnell to Release Epstein Victims Interview Series After ABC Rejected Her Segment on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Rosie O'Donnell says ABC turned down her pitch to air a segment featuring victims of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during her week as guest host on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!."

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