‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ replacement: ABC to air Charlie Kirk tribute in late-night slot; broadcast set for Friday

Several ABC affiliate stations will broadcast a tribute to conservative figure Charlie Kirk. This follows controversy over Jimmy Kimmel's remarks about Kirk's alleged assassin. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group will replace Kimmel's show. They cited Kimmel's comments as inappropriate and insensitive. Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely. The controversy has drawn attention from the FCC and President Donald Trump.