"Not a single word on Charlie": Internet reacts as Olivia Rodrigo addresses Jimmy Kimmel's ABC suspension

Olivia Rodrigo has weighed in on ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The beloved singer-songwriter's reaction has caused waves across social media platforms. Some netizens noted her silence on the figure, who is at the center of Kimmel's controversy, Charlie Kirk.

Olivia Rodrigo reposted a SAG-AFTRA statement that criticized the suspension and added her own words:

"So upset over this blatant censorship and abuse of power. I stand with Jimmy Kimmel and I stand for freedom of speech."

SAG-AFTRA's post that she reposted read:

"The decision to suspend airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! is the type of suppression and retaliation that endangers everyone's freedoms. SAG-AFTRA stands with all media artists and defends their right to express their diverse points of view, and everyone's right to hear them."

Reacting to Olivia Rodrigo's message, one enthusiast stated:

"Not a single word on Charlie. Paragraphs for Jimmy"

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Internet reacts as Olivia Rodrigo supports Jimmy Kimmel amid show suspension

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to post that,

"Olivia Rodrigo speaks out against the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show: "so upset over this blatant censorship and abuse of power. I stand with Jimmy Kimmel and I stand for freedom of speech.""

Netizens were notably quick to gather under the comments as they shared their thoughts on Olivia Rodrigo's statement. Below are some of their reactions:

"If you want to know what's wrong with Hollywood, and why they seem so out of touch, look no further than their reaction to the last 2 weeks. Np shock or remorse for loss of life, only for the loss of a rich comedian's TV show.", penned an X user.

"Pop star Olivia Rodrigo recently spoke out against the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! by ABC, calling it "blatant censorship and abuse of power". Her statement, posted to social media on September 20, 2025, expressed her support for Jimmy Kimmel and for freedom of speech. Background of Kimmel's suspension: Controversial comments: Kimmel was taken off the air following comments he made about the September 10, 2025, fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.", detailed another.

"freedom of speech exists, but when you are employed like he was, there are consequences to what you say live on air, your employer clearly doesnt align with those views or values lol. how is this a concept people cant grasp?", asked a third.

Others also chimed in:

"Olivia always in the right side of history that is why I love her she's not afraid to speak about what's happening around the world such a queen!!!!!", lauded a netizen.

"Bro, they shot a guy. I think that's significantly worse.", opined another.

"I love how disney stars are not afraid to call them out", added a third.

Jimmy Kimmel was suspended from ABC following some comments he made about Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting. FCC Chair Brendan Carr weighed in, POTUS Donald Trump praised the suspension, and Sinclair and Nexstar pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! from their affiliate schedules. ABC ultimately announced that the show would be suspended "indefinitely."

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