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The relationship between Disney and YouTube TV seems to be reaching a breaking point. Recently, Disney, along with ABC and ESPN, pulled their channels from YouTube TV amidst the launch of ESPN's new standalone app, priced at $30 per month for live sports. The timing suggests that Disney may be leveraging the launch of ESPN's app to justify removing their content from YouTube TV, perhaps aiming to steer consumers toward their own platforms.
This move has sparked controversy, with YouTube claiming that Disney's actions are anti-competitive, effectively benefiting Hulu, which is also owned by Disney. This alleged "cheating" is raising eyebrows and may even attract regulatory scrutiny, especially considering the role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).