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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Martin Toledo

Disney Faces Backlash Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension as Reports Claim 1.7 Million Subscribers Cancelled Disney+

Jimmy Kimmel (Credit: Youtube: Jimmy Kimmel Live)

Disney reportedly lost 1.7 million subscribers following the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, according to journalist Marisa Kabas. The entertainment giant temporarily pulled the late-night talk show from 17 to 22 September after a controversial monologue referencing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The move triggered widespread outrage across social media, where boycott campaigns gained traction and users claimed they were cancelling subscriptions in droves.

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