"We made a decision last week to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! following what ABC referred to as Mr. Kimmel's ill-timed and insensitive comments at a critical time in our national discourse. We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve. Nexstar has 32 ABC affiliates among its 200 stations nationwide."
"The Irving, Texas-based company's decision comes after Sinclair announced on Monday night it planned on showing alternate programming when Kimmel returns on Tuesday night. Between the two, 63 affiliates across the country will now be shut out of Tuesday's return. Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live!' across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming, Sinclair's statement read."
"Some critics are calling out Nexstar's plans to acquire Tegna which owns another cluster of stations nationwide as its true motive for its stance on Kimmel. The proposed Nexstar-Tegna deal would require approval from President Donald Trump's FCC which would need to relax its current limits on station ownership. Between Nexstar's ABC affiliates and the 38 affiliates that Sinclair has, Kimmel's first show back will not be available in about one-quarter of all ABC"
Nexstar Media Group will not air Jimmy Kimmel's return, joining Sinclair in keeping the late-night show off of their ABC affiliates after comments about Charlie Kirk's killer. Nexstar cited ABC's characterization of the remarks as ill-timed and insensitive and said the preemption will remain pending assurances of respectful, constructive dialogue. The show remains available on Disney-owned streaming platforms while affected stations will emphasize local news and market-relevant programming. Nexstar operates 32 ABC affiliates among 200 stations; combined with Sinclair's preemptions, about 63 affiliates will not carry Kimmel, amid criticism tied to a proposed Nexstar-Tegna merger requiring FCC approval.
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