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Kimmel went further, alleging that the shooter was connected to the political right—and that the tragedy was exploited for political gain. Such claims, lacking solid evidence and further inflaming tensions, prompted local stations to step back from broadcasting Kimmel's show altogether.
The Business Decision: Who’s Pulling the Plug?
NextStar’s explicit announcement that it would preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live in its markets reflects a strategic, profit-driven response. The company declared they would replace the show with reruns of benign programming, such as Bob Ross, emphasizing that their decision was based on viewer preferences and advertiser support, not mere censorship.