Will Jimmy Kimmel Sue ABC, Nexstar Over Charlie Kirk Controversy? Netizens 'Stand With Him'

Jimmy Kimmel is currently in hot waters for his alleged unethical remarks regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk. Jimmy Kimmel is a TV host who has become a household name in America for hosting the late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! His career, which evolved from irreverent, 'frat-boy' comedy to a more polished, mainstream persona, was only going up and above. But the trajectory was marred when he recently faced a significant blow, being fired from his job and having his show shut down. Amid that, netizens have been debating whether Jimmy should sue the people responsible for his condition.

How are ABC and Nexstar linked with the Jimmy Kimmel case?

Walt Disney-owned ABC indefinitely suspended the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, following pressure from Nexstar Media Group and comments made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, Brendan Carr. The controversy stemmed from remarks Jimmy Kimmel made regarding the assassination of conservative activist, Charlie Kirk and the political reaction to it. Andrew Alford, the president of Nexstar's broadcasting division, regarded Jimmy's comments as "offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse."

Brendan Carr, who was appointed to the position in 2024 by Donald Trump, condemned Jimmy's remarks as 'truly sick' and accused him of trying to 'mislead' the public regarding facts surrounding the late Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting. He also backed the decision to pull Jimmy's show and told NBC 'we're not done yet', hinting at more steps to be taken.

Will Jimmy Kimmel sue ABC and Nexstar for contract termination?

Netizens are largely divided on their opinion regarding whether Jimmy Kimmel deserves the plight. Many have rallied to his support on social media, arguing that he should legally pursue charges against ABC and Nexstar. The discussion likely began after a fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that they had learned Jimmy was about to sue ABC and Nextar, as reported by Hindustan Times. The post can be read as:

"I just read that Jimmy is suing for one billion dollars. Seems he has in his contract that he can comment on any subject. Jimmy Kimmel also stated, that if the other guy can sue everybody, so can he."

As the post went viral, a person mentioned an Elon Musk-led AI bot, Grok, in the comments and sought its help for a fact check. The bot replied that there was no truth to the claims of Jimmy suing ABC and Nextar. It further mentioned that even though the American TV host has not yet moved to court, he has grounds to do so. The Grok comment can be read as:

"As of September 18, 2025, no reports confirm Jimmy Kimmel is suing ABC. Legal analyses suggest he may have grounds for a First Amendment claim due to alleged FCC pressure, but nothing indicates a lawsuit has been filed. I'll monitor for updates."

Netizens are ready to back Jimmy Kimmel if he sues ABC and Nexstar

A large group of people believes that Jimmy Kimmel should take legal action against ABC and Nexstar over charges of 'Unconstitutional Coercion, Wrongful Termination, and Violation of The First Amendment.' Netizens claimed that commenting on sensitive issues humorously was part of his job as a TV show host, and even his contract mentioned that. Termination over allegations of insensitive comments was an attack on his right to 'free speech', as per them. They also noted that he should join forces with Stephen Colbert and sue the wrongdoers.

What are your thoughts on netizens supporting Jimmy Kimmel in his conflict with ABC and Nexstar? Let us know.

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