ABC Announces New Program to Fill ‘Jimmy Kimmel
Show Pulled from Schedule
ABC abruptly removed Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the host’s September 15 monologue drew backlash.
By September 17, the network confirmed the show would be “pre-empted indefinitely,” with Steve Harvey’s Celebrity Family Feud reruns filling the slot.
Industry Fallout
The move sparked rapid reactions.
Nexstar Media Group announced it would no longer carry the program,
and Sinclair Broadcast Group followed,
replacing it with a tribute show.
Crisis After the Emmys
The shake-up came just days after the 77th Emmy Awards, turning a week of celebration into a programming crisis for ABC.
Kimmel, on air since 2003, was later spotted with his legal team, adding to speculation.
Uncertain Future
For now, Harvey’s show holds the late-night spot.
ABC has not said whether Kimmel will return or if a permanent replacement is coming, leaving viewers and insiders waiting for answers.
