Jimmy Kimmel on FCC Pressure: 'Un-American & Dangerous'

0:00It's April 9th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI, your daily dose of celebrity buzz. Jimmy Kimmel just spilled on a podcast how bummed he was that Susanna Hoffs from the Bangles missed her spot on his show last fall. His late night program got yanked off air for six days, right in the middle of 80s week when she was set to perform. The suspension came from pressure by the Federal Communications Commission Chair, a Trump appointee, over political heat. At down time hit from September 17th to September 22nd, 2025, pulling the plug on what could have been a killer, throwback moment. Kimmel's team had it all lined up, but the network caved to the threats aimed at local affiliates. The backlash was huge, with 400 celebrities signing an open letter slamming it as a threat to free speech. Democrats lit up the move, calling it a dark day for the country, while Kimmel himself ripped the administration for trying to strong arm private. Broadcasters, Kimmel didn't hold back, labeling the whole thing un-American and straight up

1:04dangerous. On the flip side, Trump fired back on Truth Social, raging that ABC ever brought the show back, claiming Kimmel's audience vanished and his act was. Never funny anyway. This dust up highlights how late-night TV keeps clashing with politics, leaving fans wondering what other gyms got sidelined in the shuffle.