Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a prominent player in the media landscape, has made a significant announcement regarding its affiliation with the ABC Television Network. As of September 23, 2025, the company will continue to preempt the popular late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on its owned and partner television stations.
This decision follows what ABC has termed as “ill-timed and insensitive” comments made by Jimmy Kimmel. In light of the current national discourse, Nexstar Media Group believes that it is essential to foster an environment of respectful and constructive dialogue. The company is committed to ensuring that all parties involved share this vision, and thus, will uphold the preemption of the show until satisfactory assurances are provided.
While “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will not air on Nexstar’s local stations, fans of the show will still have the opportunity to watch it nationwide on various Disney-owned streaming platforms. During this period, Nexstar’s stations will focus on delivering high-quality local news and other programming that is relevant to their communities.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is recognized as a leading diversified media company, dedicated to producing and distributing engaging local and national news, sports, and entertainment content. The company boasts an extensive portfolio that includes over 316,000 hours of programming produced annually across its television and digital platforms. With more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets, Nexstar reaches an impressive audience of 220 million people, making it America’s largest local television broadcasting group.
The company’s national television properties encompass a variety of networks, including The CW, which is recognized as America’s fifth major broadcast network, and NewsNation, a national news network offering “News for All Americans.” Additionally, Nexstar operates popular entertainment multicast networks such as Antenna TV and Rewind TV, along with holding a 31.3% ownership stake in the TV Food Network.
In the digital realm, Nexstar’s portfolio includes local TV station websites, The Hill, and NewsNationNow.com, collectively ranking as a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. This diverse range of assets underscores Nexstar's commitment to providing comprehensive news coverage and entertainment options to its audience.
For further information about Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and its extensive offerings, please visit nexstar.tv.
