Spike in Disney+ cancellations after Kimmel suspension
Spike in Disney+ cancellations after Kimmel suspension
New data shows subscriptions dropped considerably after the late-night host’s temporary removal.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate, reporting on the increase in Disney+ cancellations following Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. While the core claim is supported by multiple sources, the BBC article's brevity might omit nuances, leading to a slightly biased presentation by focusing solely on this potential cause. The lack of alternative explanations for the cancellation spike contributes to this moderate bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Disney+ subscriptions dropped considerably after Jimmy Kimmel's temporary removal.
- Verification Source #1: Reports roughly three million Americans canceled Disney+ in the month of Kimmel's suspension.
- Verification Source #2: States Disney+ and Hulu cancellations doubled amid Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
- Verification Source #3: Indicates Disney+ and Hulu saw more than double their average cancellation rates in September, coinciding with Kimmel's suspension.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms the surge in cancellations coincides with Disney's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! on September 17th.
- Verification Source #5: Reports Disney+ faced cancellation surges after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and that both Hulu and Disney+ saw spikes in cancellations as viewers protested.
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources confirm a significant increase in Disney+ cancellations following Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "Roughly three million Americans canceled the streaming service in the month that it temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel's show."
- Source 3: "Disney+ and Hulu saw more than double their average cancellation rates in September."