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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Michael Toledo

Did Jimmy Kimmel Really Cost Disney $3.87B? We Ran the Numbers—And the Internet's Claim Falls Apart

Jimmy Kimmel-Disney Issue (Credit: DeviantArt & Youtube: Jimmy Kimmel Live)

Disney's suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has ignited a firestorm—fueling political outrage, sparking a social media frenzy, and even triggering claims of a multibillion-dollar hit to the company's market value.

The decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! on 17 September 2025 came after a monologue in which the comedian addressed the political fallout from the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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