Fact check: What did Jimmy Kimmel say to get canceled?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses from various sources, including ^[1], ^[5], and ^[4], suggest that Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled off the air by ABC due to his comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk ^[1]. According to ^[1], Jimmy Kimmel said 'The MAGA Gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it', which led to his show being pulled off the air 'indefinitely' by ABC ^[1]. Similarly, ^[2] and ^[3] also report that Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended indefinitely by ABC due to his comments about Charlie Kirk's death ^{[2] [3]}. The comments made by Kimmel sparked a sudden move by the network, with ^[4] stating that his comments sparked a sudden move by the network ^[4]. The decision to pull the show was likely a result of the backlash from conservatives, with ^[5] stating that Kimmel accused conservatives of reaching 'new lows' in trying to pin a left-wing ideology on the suspect ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

While the analyses provide a general understanding of the situation, there is a lack of context regarding the specifics of Charlie Kirk's shooting and the investigation ^[3]. Additionally, the analyses do not provide a balanced view of the situation, with most sources focusing on the backlash from conservatives ^{[5] [3]}. Alternative viewpoints, such as the potential impact on free speech or the role of the media in shaping public opinion, are not thoroughly explored ^[6]. Furthermore, the sources do not provide a clear understanding of the network's decision-making process, with ^[2] stating that ABC stated that 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' will be pre-empted indefinitely, but not providing further context ^[2].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement lacks specific details about Jimmy Kimmel's comments and the context surrounding the shooting of Charlie Kirk ^[1]. The statement may be biased towards a conservative perspective, with the use of the term 'canceled' implying a negative connotation ^[5]. The sources, including ^[1], ^[5], and ^[4], may also have a bias towards a particular ideology, with ^[1] stating that the 'MAGA gang' was trying to score political points from the incident ^[1]. The statement may benefit those who oppose Jimmy Kimmel's views, such as conservatives who criticized his comments ^[3]. On the other hand, the statement may not accurately represent the views of those who support Jimmy Kimmel, such as liberals who may see his comments as a legitimate critique of conservative ideology ^[6]. Overall, the original statement lacks context and may be influenced by bias, and it is essential to consider multiple sources and viewpoints to form a comprehensive understanding of the situation ^{[1] [2] [3]}.