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Broadcast Networks Respond: NextStar's Decision
The backlash had tangible consequences for Kimmel’s show. NextStar Media, a major owner of 32 ABC stations across the country, responded swiftly. The network issued an official statement condemning Kimmel’s comments, asserting that they are "offensive and insensitive" during a critical moment in national discourse. As a result, NextStar announced it would preemptively remove Kimmel’s show from its ABC stations indefinitely.