Last Updated: September 18, 2025, 11:40 IST1 / 7 Jimmy Kimmel, the Emmy-winning host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is under fire for his remarks over conservative Charlie Kirk's assassination earlier. (Image: IMDb)2 / 7 "Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely," a spokesperson for the Disney-owned network said in a statement. The Emmy-winning host is yet to respond. (Image: IMDb)ADVERTISEMENT5 / 7 Kimmel has been hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Image: IMDb)6 / 7 According to Forbes, Kimmel is ranked 23rd among the highest-paid TV hosts in 2025.