Jimmy Kimmel Show Postpones Interview Amid FCC Allegations
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced an interview with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico will not air on ABC due to alleged threats made to the network by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 10, 2026 — The scheduled airing of an interview with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico on a late-night program hosted by Jimmy Kimmel has been reportedly canceled. The host announced the decision, citing alleged threats made against the network, ABC, by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The specifics of the alleged threats and the exact nature of the FCC’s involvement were not detailed in the announcement. The interview, which would have featured Talarico, a candidate for the Texas Senate, was intended to be broadcast on ABC.
Jimmy Kimmel, host of the program, disclosed the cancellation without providing further elaboration on the circumstances surrounding the FCC’s alleged actions or the content of the threatened interview. The Federal Communications Commission is a United States government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
The reason for the FCC’s alleged threats against ABC remains unclear. Details regarding the timeline of the alleged threats, the specific individuals involved within the FCC or ABC, and the precise content of the planned interview have not been disclosed. Information about any subsequent actions taken by either party or the potential for the interview to be rescheduled in the future was also not provided.
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