ABC's reportedly looking to drastically cut Kimmel's budget
Reports suggest Jimmy Kimmel is being asked to reduce Live! 's budget by 20 percent to stay on the air for another year.
In a recent report from Puck, sources have revealed that ABC and Disney are reportedly considering a significant reduction in Jimmy Kimmel's budget if he wishes to continue his late-night show on the network. The cuts amount to around 20 percent of the host's operating budget, as Kimmel negotiates for another year on ABC. The late-night talk show has been a target of the Trump administration, which has sought to suppress media mockery of the White House.
Additionally, ad revenues for this genre have declined since the COVID-19 lockdowns. Disney and ABC are also facing pressure to maintain Kimmel's presence on their network due to his role as a spokesperson for their resistance efforts against Trump's influence. However, the company's recent budget cuts and questionable decisions, such as pulling Kimmel off the air following the death of Charlie Kirk, have raised concerns about their commitment to supporting him in his ongoing battles with the FCC.
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