Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return

Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return

Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
3/5
Bias Level
3/5

Analysis Summary:

The article's claim that Nexstar will continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return is partially supported by source 2 and 5, which mention preemption and suspension of the show. However, the extent and reasons for the preemption require further verification. The article exhibits moderate bias due to the selective reporting on the preemption without providing a balanced perspective.

Detailed Analysis:

  • Claim: Nexstar will continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return.
  • Verification Source #2: ABC announced Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be preempted indefinitely after Sinclair and Nexstar, which operate over 32 ABC
  • Verification Source #5: John Stamos Disables Comments After Speaking Out On ABC Suspending 'Jimmy Kimmel Live! ... Kimmel returns” as ABC's late-night host.
  • Assessment: Partially supported. Sources 2 and 5 mention preemption or suspension of the show, but the continuation of preemption after the return is not explicitly confirmed and requires further verification.
  • Claim: Nexstar will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
  • Assessment: Unverified. None of the provided sources directly confirm this claim.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

  • Source 2: ABC announced Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be preempted indefinitely after Sinclair and Nexstar
  • Source 5: John Stamos Disables Comments After Speaking Out On ABC Suspending 'Jimmy Kimmel Live! ... Kimmel returns” as ABC's late-night host.