ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live Off Air Without Explanation

A selfless act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow “If you believe in the teachings of Jesus, as I do, there it was. That’s it. A selfless act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow. It touched me deeply, and I hope it touches many, and if there’s anything we should take from this tragedy to carry forward, I hope it can be that,” Kimmel added.

Last month, ABC scheduled a short planned hiatus from Oct. 20–23, with new episodes resuming Oct. 27. Earlier this year, Kimmel missed a single taping after the birth of his granddaughter.

In 2017, he took a week off after his newborn son, Billy, underwent emergency heart surgery. The host has spoken openly about his son’s recovery, sharing a photo in April that showed Billy healthy and smiling. “He is very healthy and strong thanks to the doctors, nurses, therapists, and staff at @ChildrensLA & @CedarsSinai,” Kimmel wrote on Instagram, “and to those of you who have sent prayers, well wishes, and donations through the years.”

As of Friday morning, ABC had yet to issue an explanation or say when new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” would resume As of Friday morning, ABC had yet to issue an explanation or say when new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” would resume.