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E.W. Scripps' board unanimously rejected Sinclair's $622 million bid to acquire the company, citing it was not in the best interests of shareholders, though Scripps remains open to future proposals. Sinclair, which already owns 8.2% of Scripps, aimed to expand its broadcast footprint amid industry shifts, but Scripps has taken defensive measures like a poison pill to protect its interests.
Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley criticizes Disney over the blackout of ABC programming on YouTube TV, calling it an antitrust issue and expressing concern over the impact on viewers and local journalism. He advocates for the continuation of ABC content for local affiliates and has involved regulators in the dispute.
Sinclair, a major U.S. TV station group, reported a 16% drop in Q3 revenue and a net loss, largely due to a boycott of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' by its ABC affiliates over comments about Charlie Kirk, alongside broader issues like the Disney-YouTube TV blackout and political ad revenue decline.
The article discusses the recent conflict between networks and affiliates over the airing of Jimmy Kimmel's show, highlighting how Nexstar and Sinclair temporarily pulled the show in protest of comments made by Kimmel, and the broader implications for the future of local TV, network-affiliate relations, and industry power dynamics.
TV station owners Sinclair and Nexstar have reinstated Jimmy Kimmel's show on ABC stations after a week-long ban caused by controversial comments he made about Charlie Kirk's murder and political figures, highlighting the influence of network and local station dynamics and ongoing debates over free speech.
Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning to Nexstar and Sinclair's ABC affiliates after being blacked out for over a week, amid ongoing debates over free speech and broadcaster independence, with Sinclair and Nexstar emphasizing their decisions were made independently and without government pressure.
Nexstar and Sinclair have restored Jimmy Kimmel's show to their local TV stations after a suspension caused by controversial remarks he made about the killing of Charlie Kirk, highlighting ongoing tensions over free speech and political influence in media.
The local TV station boycott of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! is ending as Nexstar and Sinclair, major station owners, announced they would no longer preempt the show, citing feedback from viewers and community concerns, despite earlier pressure and controversy surrounding the show's content and its suspension.
Jimmy Kimmel is returning to ABC stations owned by Sinclair after being off the air in D.C. and other markets since Disney reinstated his show on September 26, 2025.
Sinclair announced it will resume airing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on its local stations after initially boycotting the show, citing a commitment to providing accurate and engaging programming, but likely due to contractual and legal pressures amid political and corporate influences.
Sinclair announced that it will resume airing Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after temporarily pulling it due to controversy over comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination, emphasizing their commitment to local programming and free speech, amid ongoing discussions with Disney and Nexstar.
Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning to Sinclair ABC stations after a suspension caused by a controversial joke and ongoing negotiations involving proposals for increased accountability measures, amid broader political and societal debates on free speech and media influence.
Sinclair has ended its boycott of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and will resume airing the show on its ABC stations, citing the importance of free speech and responsible broadcasting, after initially preempting the show over Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk’s killer. The decision follows discussions with ABC and reflects Sinclair's stance on local programming and community trust.
Some broadcasters owned by Nexstar and Sinclair are pausing or boycotting advertising on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following controversial remarks by Kimmel, leading to consumer protests, advertiser withdrawals, and potential impacts on revenue and free speech debates.
ABC is bringing Kimmel back to air, but some station owners, including Nexstar and Sinclair, are boycotting his show in several markets such as D.C., Seattle, and Nashville, by continuing to preempt it.