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The Disney-owned network has opted to remove the late-night program indefinitely in the wake of the comedian made comments concerning the shooting of political personality Charlie Kirk.

"Jimmy Kimmel Live will be temporarily replaced for now," a representative from ABC confirmed.

During the latest opening segment, Kimmel suggested that the MAGA movement were attempting to gain advantage following Kirk’s murder.

On Tuesday, a alleged individual showed up in court facing aggravated murder related to the shooting.

"The Maga Gang are working hard to label this perpetrator as something besides aligned with them," Kimmel stated on his segment.

The host, who has frequently faced backlash from political opponents, also criticized flags flown at half-staff remembering Kirk and commented on the manner in which leaders responded to the tragedy.

He played a video segment of a controversial public figure talking about different subjects following questions on the murder.

"That isn’t how a responsible individual responds a death," Kimmel said. "It resembles how a child responds following disappointment."

Official Feedback

Additionally, an influential official from the FCC called Kimmel’s statements as "among the worst behavior possible."

"License holders are granted a permission mandating them to behave in the best interest of viewers," the official commented.

He mentioned that an apology from Kimmel would be a "minimal first step."

Network Responses

Following Disney’s decision, a major media groups in the US, Nexstar Media, also announced it would stop broadcasting Jimmy Kimmel Live "until further notice."

The company stated that the comedian’s monologue were "inappropriate and harmful" amid a sensitive time in American conversation.

"We believe that airing this content is simply not in the best interest of our audience," an executive of the broadcaster said.

This move was made in an effort to enable "cooler heads to prevail" as the nation moves toward restoring respectful discussion.