"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returning, but dozens of ABC affiliates won't carry show for now
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returning, but dozens of ABC affiliates won't carry show for now
Jimmy Kimmel is returning to his late-night show on Tuesday, Disney announced. Kimmel’s show was pre-empted after comments he made in response to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's central claim about Jimmy Kimmel's return and affiliate issues is partially supported, but the reason for the pre-emption is vague and potentially misleading. The article exhibits a moderate bias by omitting crucial context regarding Kimmel's comments and the affiliates' decision. The accuracy is mixed due to the lack of specific details and potential for misinterpretation.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Jimmy Kimmel is returning to his late-night show on Tuesday.
- Verification Source #1: Indirectly supports the return by mentioning "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" being affected by Sinclair's decision.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Dozens of ABC affiliates won't carry the show for now.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that Sinclair won't air Jimmy Kimmel's return on its 38 ABC stations.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Kimmel's show was pre-empted after comments he made in response to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions ABC suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and Bill Maher questioning the suspension.
- Assessment: Partially Supported. While the pre-emption is confirmed, the article omits the specific nature of Kimmel's comments, which is crucial context. The Yahoo article (3) only mentions the suspension, not the specific comments.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1 confirms that Sinclair won't air Jimmy Kimmel's return on its 38 ABC stations.
- Source 3 mentions the ABC suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', suggesting the pre-emption is real.