Jimmy Kimmel has declined calls to apologize or make a donation following

comments he made about the passing of commentator Charlie Kirk.

The requests came from Sinclair Broadcast Group, a major ABC affiliate owner,

after ABC placed Jimmy Kimmel Live! on indefinite suspension.

Reports indicate Kimmel told Disney executives he would not release

a public statement of contrition or provide financial contributions.

Sinclair announced that the program would not return to its stations

unless Kimmel apologized and made what it described as a “meaningful

personal donation,” calling ABC’s suspension insufficient.

Nexstar Media Group, another large affiliate operator, also removed

the show from its schedule, citing concerns about “community values.”

The combined decisions significantly reduced the program’s reach before

ABC officially paused its broadcast. Kimmel’s remarks addressed

political reactions to Kirk’s death, which affiliates deemed

inappropriate. Sinclair announced plans to air a tribute program in the vacated time slot.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr expressed support for the affiliates’ stance,

while clarifying that federal regulators would not directly intervene.

Some media commentators defended Kimmel, framing the issue as a matter

of free expression. ABC has emphasized that the decision is a temporary

pre-emption, not a cancellation, though Sinclair maintains its

conditions for reinstatement. For now, the show’s return remains

uncertain amid the ongoing dispute between the network, affiliates, and Kimmel.