Following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! due to comments made by host Jimmy Kimmel regarding Charlie Kirk, Sinclair Broadcasting announced it would replace the late-night show with a special dedicated to Kirk. However, just minutes before the scheduled airing, Sinclair decided to move the special to YouTube, allowing ABC programming to continue uninterrupted. The announcement was made via social media, and the special has since garnered only 26,000 views. Sinclair's Vice Chairman criticized Kimmel's remarks as inappropriate and called for accountability from ABC, stating that discussions would be held before lifting the suspension. The late-night community has largely supported Kimmel, while concerns about free speech and regulatory actions by the FCC have been raised.