Jimmy Kimmel defies federal regulator threats on 4000th episode

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLate-night television host Jimmy Kimmel celebrated the 4,000th episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! upon returning from his summer break, taking the opportunity to directly address FCC chairman Brendan Carr. Kimmel highlighted his show's longevity despite previous regulatory threats from Carr, who had warned ABC following controversial on-air comments Kimmel made about the killing of Charlie Kirk last year. ABC firmly denied a report published by Page Six alleging that the upcoming season would be Kimmel's last, stating that speculation regarding the show's future is inaccurate and confirming his contract runs until at least May 2027.The late-night host has frequently drawn political ire, including calls from Donald Trump for his dismissal after Kimmel made a monologue joke regarding First Lady Melania Trump. ABC and parent company Disney are presently pursuing a First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC, alleging that the regulatory body has engaged in a retaliatory campaign targeting their broadcasting and programming. In fullJimmy Kimmel sends pointed message to FCC chairman after cancelation reportsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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