President Donald Trump claimed Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was pulled from the air for 'lack of talent,' saying Kimmel had 'bad ratings' and had said a 'horrible thing about a great gentleman known as Charlie Kirk.' Trump made the remarks during a joint press conference in England with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Trump said Kimmel was fired 'for lack of talent' and had 'very bad ratings,' adding that he should have been fired a long time ago. The remarks came as Trump spoke alongside Starmer at the podium in England, where the two leaders addressed a range of topics and media questions about the state of entertainment and politics in their respective countries.
In a separate development, a Disney spokesperson confirmed that Jimmy Kimmel Live will be preempted indefinitely following Charlie Kirk assassination comments. The statement indicates a corporate scheduling decision tied to the fallout from Kirk’s remarks, independent of Trump’s comments during the London event.
The Disney note adds a layer of confirmation to the evolving story about late-night programming and political discourse, highlighting how corporate decisions intersect with public-commentary controversies in real time. The company did not provide further details about timing, replacement programming, or potential reboot dates at the time the statement was issued.
Kimmel has remained a visible figure in American late-night television, and the episode underscores ongoing tensions between political figures, media personalities, and entertainment platforms. While the specifics of Kimmel's show status were not corroborated by additional outlets in this report, the Disney preemption is described as indefinite according to the statement.
The incident arrives amid a broader landscape in which late-night hosts continue to navigate questions about satire, accountability, and the boundaries of political commentary in a highly polarized environment. The story is developing, and updates are expected as networks and production studios respond to the evolving situation.
Kimmel's public appearances have kept him in the national conversation; for example, he attended high-profile industry events in Los Angeles around early September 2025, highlighting the ongoing relevance of late-night figures in entertainment news.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates as officials and representatives provide new information about scheduling changes, remarks, and responses from involved parties.