But Fascism: Jimmy Kimmel’s Future at ABC Was Already Up in Air Before Charlie Kirk Uproar

Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC was up in the air even before his incendiary TV comments, multiple sources told Page Six.

The multimillionaire late-night host had just months left on his deal with Disney and was set to start negotiations with bigwigs later this year.

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However, we’re told that ABC may have been getting ready to push him out after this season.

Sources said the network could’ve used the furor over his outspoken nightly monologues to pull the plug early and avoid another year of Kimmel’s controversial comments.

One insider said Disney chief Bob Iger “doesn’t want to be at war with Donald Trump right now, just as he has stabilized Disney.”

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