Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC suspension sparks worry for Disney’s massive NFL contract
Disney faces a delicate situation with Jimmy Kimmel's suspension after his controversial monologue sparked backlash from conservatives and affiliates. The company is concerned that Kimmel's return could jeopardize its multibillion-dollar NFL deal with ESPN, which is currently under regulatory review. Disney is trying to balance supporting its talent with maintaining affiliate cooperation and avoiding further political and regulatory scrutiny.
Disney faces a delicate situation with Jimmy Kimmel's suspension after his controversial monologue sparked backlash from conservatives and affiliates. The company is concerned that Kimmel's return could jeopardize its multibillion-dollar NFL deal with ESPN, which is currently under regulatory review. Disney is trying to balance supporting its talent with maintaining affiliate cooperation and avoiding further political and regulatory scrutiny.
