Ben Stiller to Gavin Newsom: Every celebrity supporting Jimmy Kimmel post-ABC suspension

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show has reportedly been put on an indefinite hiatus. The BBC reported that a spokesperson for Disney's ABC confirmed the suspension on September 17, citing Jimmy's Monday night monologue, including remarks about Charlie Kirk.

News outlets, including People and Vulture, noted that multiple celebrities, including Ben Stiller and Gavin Newsom, have expressed shock about Jimmy's suspension and offered support for him. While there are a few, including Donald Trump, who celebrated the " great news", many celebrities and politicians voiced concerns about censorship and suppression of "free speech."

Every celebrity supporting Jimmy Kimmel post-ABC suspension

Jimmy Kimmel's monologue, including remarks about Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump, reportedly drew strong criticism from the chair of the FCC, Brendan Carr. He reportedly has expressed thanks on his X channel (@BrendanCarrFCC) to Nextstar and Sinclair for not airing Kimmel's show.

However, multiple celebrities spoke in support of Jimmy Kimmel, deeming his suspension a step against freedom of speech. Actor Ben Stiller (@benstiller) kept it concise and wrote in response to the news,

"This isn’t right."

American commentator Chris Hayes took to his X channel (@chrishayes) and wrote,

"This is the most straightforward attack on free speech from state actors I've ever seen in my life and it's not even close."

The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, appeared to link recent events, including the cancellations of late-night shows, to the Republican Party. He (@GavinNewsom) wrote,

"Buying and controlling media platforms. Firing commentators. Canceling shows. These aren’t coincidences. It’s coordinated. And it’s dangerous. The @GOP does not believe in free speech. They are censoring you in real time."

American writer Joyce Carol Oates also spoke in support of Jimmy Kimmel, even though she avoids watching "late-night shows." She (@joycecaroloates) noted,

"It seems sad that anyone is so abruptly fired for anything he says however awkward or inappropriate. much of humor is edgy, surreal, exaggerated, & can't be fact-checked. if a joke is in poor taste or falls flat the audience's silence is punishment enough for the comic. certainly it's "free speech" for me, censorship for you. whatever your politics that is irrefutable."

Host and comedian Michael Kosta (@michaelkosta) took to his Instagram to post a story about the First Amendment and wrote,

"This is a serious moment in American history. TV networks MUST push back. This is complete BS."

Comedian and actress, Wandy Sykes (@iamwandasykes), took to her Instagram to share a video on "pulling" off Jimmy's show. Remarking directly at Trump, she said,

"Let’s see, he didn’t end the Ukraine War or solve Gaza within his first week. But he did end freedom of speech within his first year. Hey, for those of you who pray, now’s the time to do it. Love you, Jimmy.”

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In addition to support from celebrities, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), and FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez have reportedly condemned ABC's actions.

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