"Sinclair Broadcast Group reversed its decision to air a Charlie Kirk tribute on its affiliate channels during the time slot typically reserved for Jimmy Kimmel Live! Earlier in the week, the broadcaster pulled Kimmel's late-night show following his comments about Kirk's assassination and announced plans to run the tribute instead at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Friday. But shortly before airtime, Sinclair issued a statement on social media saying the tribute would be made available on YouTube rather than on television."
"In its place, its affiliates aired ABC programming - a re-run of Celebrity Family Feud. No explanation was given for the abrupt programming change. Watch now: https://t.co/2OG7KE9S8Z pic.twitter.com/oRNt3vXnhU - Sinclair, Inc. (@WeAreSinclair) September 20, 2025"
Sinclair Broadcast Group initially pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! following Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk and announced a Charlie Kirk tribute would air at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Friday. Shortly before the scheduled airtime, Sinclair reversed the plan and stated the tribute would be made available on YouTube rather than broadcast on affiliate television channels. Sinclair affiliates instead aired ABC programming, specifically a re-run of Celebrity Family Feud, in the former Kimmel time slot. Sinclair provided no public explanation for the sudden programming change.
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