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As Nexstar and Sinclair Take on Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC Is Happy — But Will It Backfire?

By Varietyschneider Sep 20, 2025 | 1:09 PM

Did the Nexstar and Sinclair station groups overplay their hands by aggressively taking on Disney this week? The decision to yank “Jimmy Kimmel Live” off their ABC affiliates — repping a combined 25% of the TV audience — may have an impact on several fronts, including the relationship between Disney and those two station groups […]