Disney President Dana Walden said “it’s a very challenging daypart” after she was asked about the future of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which was briefly suspended last year after the left-wing TV host’s shocking remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
\n\n“I’m not going to make that announcement here with you today,” Walden told Bloomberg after being asked on Thursday if Jimmy Kimmel — who is currently on a one-year contract for his talk show — will be keeping his show on ABC, which is owned by Disney.
\n\n“The truth is, it’s a very challenging daypart,” the Disney president continued. “That’s not to say that Jimmy is not doing a phenomenal job, and his ratings are up. But they’re up relative to a smaller audience that’s watching late night on broadcast television.”
\n\nWalden also noted that Jimmy Kimmel Live! and its host having a strong presence online “is not a lucrative opportunity for a very premium talk show” — as on-air advertising rakes in far more revenue than views and clicks from social media platforms.
\n\n“We’re trying to make sense of the business while also honoring a deep partnership,” she said. “I love Jimmy, we have great friendship. He’s close…
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