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Jimmy Kimmel Gets a Major Blow Despite ABC Return, $86 Billion Giant Refuses to Air His Show


Even after ABC greenlights Jimmy Kimmel, a major media giant creates a huge obstacle by refusing to air his show.

Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Martin Short, and more than 400 others signed an open letter in support of the host after ABC's initial suspension, sparking a celebrity revolt. Not just Sinclair, even Nexstar Media Group is keeping Jimmy Kimmel off the air, while whispers of Netflix deals with him and Stephen Colbert swirl like caffeinated chess pieces in a corporate storm. Today's audience is spread across multiple regions, streaming services, and competing schedules, serving as a constant reminder that watching television is no longer a leisure activity but rather a calculated strategic goal.

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