Jimmy Kimmel is the most annoying of the late night hosts, so it's really annoying that we now have to defend him. UPDATE, 9/23/2025, 9:58 a.m.: Nexstar announced on Tuesday morning that it will not air Jimmy Kimmel Live! According to a statement from the Irving-based broadcaster that owns dozens of ABC stations, “We made a decision to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! On Truth Social, President Donald Trump thanked ABC for its “courage” in shutting down Jimmy Kimmel Live! We aren’t saying that Jimmy Kimmel is definitely the collateral damage of some TV industry quid pro quo, but it sure looks to be the case.