‘The View’ Skips Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Story — Fans React
Those who tuned into Thursday’s (September 18) edition of The View hoping to hear what the panelists of the day would have to say about the decision by ABC, their parent company, to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid publicized pressure from the FCC chairman were out of luck.
The lineup — including Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin — did not discuss the issue of Kimmel’s sudden stoppage during the discussion segments of the show.
Instead, the group started with a celebration of Haines’ birthday before digging into the first “Hot Topic” of the day: FBI Director Kash Patel’s second contentious round of congressional testimony. The cohosts were, consistent with the day before, sharply critical of Patel’s answers (or lack thereof) about the Donald Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, but they made no mention of Kimmel.
The second subject of discussion for the day was Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the firing of CDC director Susan Monarez. Here again, the cohosts were unsparing in their condemnation of the job he has done as secretary of Health and Human Services. After that, the cohosts moved on to other extraneous topics like internet discussions on breakups and the daily “View Your Deal” offering before welcoming guest Eugene Levy to the table.
In response to The View‘s lack of response to the issue, fans shared their discontent on the show’s Reddit fan page.
One wrote, “I feel like I’m watching legacy media – or TV, at least – commit seppuku in real time. “Hey, let’s forever alienate (likely more than) half our audience to please a guy who will be out of power in three years. Like… broadcast TV was already circling the drain in terms of numbers. Why tarnish the one thing you still have: your brand?”
“Wow! I am stunned there is no mention of the Kimmel situation,” wrote another.
The show’s audience ticketing agency, 1iota, indicated that the show was in-studio on Thursday, which means the episode was not pre-taped.
Previously, the cohosts spoke out about CBS’s cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, which many perceived as being a political move, with Goldberg saying, “Colbert, we’re supporting you. We got your back. I’m going to wait and see what — where it shakes it out. Because I have my own thoughts, but because they are my own thoughts, I don’t want to give them ideas. So I’m going to hold onto my thoughts, and watch how this shakes out.” That discussion, however, came several days after Stephen Colbert’s initial announcement that the show would end after the current season, so perhaps the cohosts are waiting until more information comes to light before speaking out on air.
It’s worth noting that Friday’s episode appears to be taping this afternoon at 12:30 p.m. ET, with guest Lily James, so there’s a chance the subject might not be broached on the show until next week.
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They should all resign en masse in support of Kimmel. Otherwise they're saying they're okay with what their employer did, which was truly pathetic and disgraceful. Some things, like defending free speech, are more important than a job on a TV show.
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What about CHARLIE KIRK'S Freedom of Speech?!
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He always exercised it to the fullest degree... he had absolutely NO PROBLEM with freedom of speech.
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Did you see what Kimmel said? I thought he was thoughtful and respectful.
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Charlie Kirk's freedom of speech was taken by a deplorable act of violence which has no place in a civilized society. However, that's no excuse to trample on one of the very freedoms that he championed for. How is that honoring his legacy in any way? "Let's have a conversation".....
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He had it until he didn't
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Yes 100% agree but they never will they dont have enough individual support to go off on their own and make even 10% of what they make now
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I'm so disappointed in the ladies on the view. How can they preach that we are all in this together. Whopping especially. She's always saying we are all in this together. We have to stand up for our rights. How come they are not doing that now. We'll i think i know why.they are worried about all that money. I used to love the view. But now I'm just disappointed in them.
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So disappointed in the view. A show with 2 stand up comedians on the panel is inexcusable. Corporate is stifling the very reason fans tune in. Do better ABC.
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Free speech is a constitutional right. Washington is trying to squash our rights to free speech speech. BUT the FCC had no problem with Fox News anchor stating that homeless people should be murdered which was outlandish.
Disappointed that the view said nothing.
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Fox News is a cable news which is different... ABC is an OTA network more under government control.
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It was wrong and the network should have suspended him.
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Stand with Kimmel.
#BoycottDisney #boycottabc
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Who said homeless people should be murdered? I’m sure you’re making that up
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Brian Kilmeade on September 10th. Not hard to find.
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Please look up the definition of free speech and then read Jimmy Kimmels monolgue. He has a boss, and hs boss didn't like what he said and I'm sure there were company guidelines he crossed. He is not above responsibility!
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Wtf are you talking about Jimmy can go on his YouTube and say whatever he likes he still has that right. He doesnt have a RIGHT to have his own show in someone elses company
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I think they missed the boat and caved into pressure from ABC executives. I've been changing to Public Television and skipping network programs. It seems the president and his base can say anything but other lose their jobs. As far as Mr Kirk had his ideas and not all of us agreed with him, he didn't deserve to be shot but he should not be canonized either.
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You mean pressure from their bosses?? Yea you go to work and just disregard what your boss tells you?
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We need to stand up to the networks and let them know they cannot censor free speech.
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The View's censorship of any discussion about Jimmy Kimmel's cancelation was absolutely wrong. We viewers tune in to see each one of the womens views on current affairs. Your station is really setting yourself up for boycotts!
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They all have the same opinions...it's not a balanced show of different ideas and opinions like The Five on Fox. The view has turned in to a bunch of nasty women.
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"WE" viewers absolutely do not tune in to see each one mouth off their views. Some of us tune in once in a blue moon just to see if the stupidity is still on full display.
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I was honestly shocked that the View failed to discuss the Kimmell situation. They caved to save their exorbitant salaries...especially Goldberg and Behar.
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Sad but true, I’m tuning out of ABC in protest, not much but something
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Newsmax rules
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lololol, good one!! I needed that chuckle.
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Me too. Not watching ABC.
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That's why abc did it silly. If it gets liberals to stop watching and get conservatives to start then their ratings will sky rocket and they will be able to compete with gutfeld. Its the smartest business move from them in a while
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I'm not sure that is why they didn't respond. Wait and see.
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Me too. VERY disappointed with The View. THEY are the ones that are hypocrites. Shame on the panel.
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Well it clearly wasn't Goldberg's or Behar's decision not to talk about Kimmel. The producers control the topics.
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Aka their bosses
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ABC has been my favorite network, because of Kimmel and the View, but not anymore. It feels like we are in Nazi Germany. Where you have to bow down to the dictator, no freedom of speech. I am disappointed that nothing was brought up on the View. I'm sure the higher-ups told them not to. The higher ups and the hosts may be afraid that they're going to get the axe next. Sadly I can say that I am not watching ABC anymore.
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You people are literally crazy. If this was nazi Germany jimmy would be dead not fired. Pls tell me this hs satire smfh. You people dont even know what true fascism is cause if you did and you truly in your heart believed that then you wouldn't dare say that in public cause you would be shot or idk put in a gas chamber. Idiots
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Rest assured... they were not allowed to speak... A point to remember Kathy, The bosses of the Cast & Crew of The View are the same for the cast n crew of The Jimmy Kimmel. The are the powers that be & make the decisions of what type of content will b discussed & allowed to air. These women are employees at will of ABC... none of them have editorial power of what is discussed. As employees of ABC they were disallowed to speak on this, per management. Rest Assured they are deeply angered n disgusted by this...They had to go on air, put on professional faces and perform this morning. Our disgust anger & words need to be directed to BOB IGER, for breaking his back, to this situation. He is that power that be, that made this decision
peace ms kathy
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I’m very disappointed with the view. It seems they are complicit to Trump now so I think I’m done with them. I didn’t expect it from them.
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The View absolutely missed the mark today by not talking about what happened with KIMMEL.
They were protecting their jobs and they were wrong. And tomorrow or next week is going to be too late.
So much for their honesty about everything. They’re not as honest as they say they are. Way way too bad.
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The co-hosts do not decide the topics. They were clearly following orders from their bosses.
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So disappointed in the View cast.
They always picture themselves as very evolved but today they clearly want to protect their 2 1/2 million dollar contracts.
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I haven't watched GMA 2nd hour since the co hosts were let go. I liked them and felt it was unfair. I watch Kimmel's monolog almost every night. I watch GMA every morning. This is going to be difficult. I love the hosts but now I watch Today on NBC. I also avoid CBS as much as possible because they folded. Pretty soon I'll just be watching cable. And then what? I'm 80 and I'm not sorry.
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I stand with Jimmy!
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We all need to stand, but where? And how? Not just with Jimmy but for our own rights. For each other.
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Shame on the pathetic and disgusting ABC for capitulating to Trump AGAIN.
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That's not what happened. It's called HUMAN DECENCY.
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Totally disappointed in the Ladies of The View for lack of comments regarding the censoring of Jimmy Kimmel . It appears that men have again muzzled women and made them subservient to their will. Disney, ABC, The View - all cave when $$$$$ are dangled. You have lost your integrity.
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SHAMEFUL !!!!
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Shame on you View hosts. There comes a time when you have to think beyond yourself. You have lost the right to talk about free speech when you choose not to defend it.
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Shame shame shame on ABC. We know the hosts have already been warned to tone down the Trump criticism. Anna Navarro said she'd resign before she'd go along with that "request." Disney, ABC, the affiliates don't care about pissing off over 50% of the voting public as long as their King doesn't get his little feelings hurt. What will it be when he's gone and you're left with a very hostile or worse, a disappearing audience. Broadcast tv is hanging by a thread, you're getting the scissors out and are ready to cut it off completely. Hello streamers where free speech still exists. So far.
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Looking like ABC has to be banned in total. Sad.
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Extremely disappointed they didn't discuss it. But then again, they're on ABC and were probably told not to or are in fear of losing their show. Weak and hypocritical. If you don't tell the truth and express your opinions at the risk of losing your show, then they're no better than weak politicians who won't speak up in fear of losing their jobs. I expect more from these ladies. I will stop watching if they don't discuss it.
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Shame shame shame for no comment on the outrageous censorship of free speech. How very very sad you can only voice "maga" Trump opinions.
Three years can't come soon enough.
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They were probably all asleep when it happened after their early bird dinners.
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I can't even believe that they didn't discuss this today. I guess that just means they are worried about THEIR jobs. So telling.
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Whoppi and the ladies on the View are fake artists. They folded like and cheap suit when their friend Jimmy Kimmel was thrown under Trump's bus. Where were you when your friend Jimmy needed your support?
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The View is targeted next and they know it! They have to be strategic in their comments, because the current administration is censoring / canceling people they don’t like. SMH , it is feeling like we are living in the 1940’s in a certain country
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This in was cancelled by the network, not Trump!
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I turned out of ABC today but tuned in to see what the View had to say, hut no discussion on the Kimmel issue, I'm very disappointed. By the way it's okay to to tell your followers to hang your Vice president but not okay to voice your views about Mega, Really???
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I am disappointed that these co-hosts seem more interested in having muzzles placed on rather than stand up for truth.
I no longer look at any of the so-called news on television or the 3 big networks. I will be adding The View to the list,
I wonder what Barbara Walters would say if she was still here?
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If they resign in mass, then the only voice we will hear will come from Trump TV.
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I have watched or "taped" the "View" since day one. Had just bought our home and felt like a grown up. The View has not lived up to the vision of Barbara Walters. Is this what her hard fought battles has amounted to? Maybe it's time for the View to grow up and realize there is more to be gained in life than revenue dollars.
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How do countries threatened by authoritarians avoid being taken over by a dictatorship? It's not by sitting quietly and watching it happen. It's by standing up to that bully and fighting back. Speak up ladies of the View!!!
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Until today, our family was in the habit of watching The View. We heard on the news that the view wasn't allowed to speak about this biggest outrage to the First Amendment. Sadly, we have banned everything on ABC by our family. It is the only way we can express our outrage at a network and their sponsors. Las week, FOX had Braithwaite call for the mentally ill homeless to be EXECUTED. No problem there...
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So much for "Hot Topics"
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Very disappointed in the hosts of the View. They should be ashamed of themselves.
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Wow ☹️…I Pray as a Nation we will stand for righteousness! Lord Help Us!
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I feel our country is in a death spiral. Censorship, Trump is now calling protests acts of terrorism. I'm afraid 3.5 years from now will be too late to fix everything, if he even steps down from the presidency.
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These women on the view have criticized the Republicans for being afraid of Trump. Said they were afraid of losing their jobs. Well who is afraid now. Show is worthless now
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You are the people you control the power. Continue watching ABC but note and boycott their advertisers.
Just a Canadian view Elbow up
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I was really surprised not to hear about Jimmy I was waiting to what they would say those ladies have guts so I don't understand I know they r not afraid of Trump the dictator Jimmy didn't say real bad thing about Kirk r the killer this is about Trump not liking being criticize Carr is a coward kneeling to Trump he should resigned and Trump too Ladies I'm ur biggest fan God bless u'll
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I will stop watching ABC for ever if they actually fire Jimmy Kimmel.
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What happens in a country where a would-be dictator is not challenged? If everyone stays quiet and says nothing, the dictatorship progresses. When the masses rise up and take action, the bully must recoil.
There is strength in numbers, we must support one another. Do the right thing, and say something. Take action, don't put your head in the sand!
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I think I’m living in 1930s Germany!🥲
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I think they were told NOT TO BRING IT UP OR ELSE!
Shame on ABC for kissing the ring.
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That is really bad that they all buckled under the crazy people running the station and not defending freedom of speech and one of the best shows on tv
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Shocked and disappointed there was no mention of the Jimmy Kimmel situation. I stopped watching and deleted the episode. Are they really going to ignore this?
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I think that they have lost integrity and the respect of their audience by kowtowing to the powers that be. I have always watched the View to hear authentic opinions and thoughts on current issues and to not mention Kimmel's suspension is an obvious means of acquiescing to ABC, Disney and all of their affiliates. As Bill Maher said on his show Friday, "Ladies go out strong!". Whoopi and Joy are both comics and should have had the spines to do the right thing, speak up!
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The View has obviously been muzzled. So disappointing and frightening. What will the state of our democracy be after three more years?
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Change the name of the show to, “ The Corporate View!”
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As a daily viewer of the show I’m appalled. I thought they would do a walkout or sick out. Instead they have shown that they are hacks beholden to the paycheck. I’m no longer going to watch anything on ABC. My son has already cancelled Disney+ and refuses to take his family to Disneyworld in the future. Streaming not Networks are the future.
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I am not only disappointed, I am fearful that the end of Democracy is at an end! Shame on the Network and shame on the Host and shame on the FCC for failing the American people. It is only a matter of time before we will all be bowing to our King!
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I did not watch The View on Friday 9/19 because of my disgust with the show on 9/18. I will not watch any ABC/Disney.
My first amendment right is important to me!
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Never watching the View again. Shame on you ladies for pretending to have a view on every subject but the one that directly affects you ... Mum's the word@
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I am so disappointed that they did not address the Jimmy Kimble cancellation. I’ve been watching since day one. Barbara Walters is rolling in her grave right now she would never have bowed down. I believe she would’ve stood tall. ABC has always been my favorite station since I was a kid, after I heard about Jimmy Kimble being canceled I said to myself I’m not watching any more ABC shows except for the view because I love and respect these ladies. But now after two days and not even talking about it I don’t think I give a shit about the show either anymore which I loved n respected!
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I am so disappointed by today’s episode. I feel betrayed and let down. I never thought that The View participants would be afraid to talk about Jimmy Kimmel. It’s the only show I watched (faithfully) on tv. Now it will be none. Goodbye after 29 years.
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All of their handlers told them to not mention a word about the situation or they would be fired.
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I think the very low ratings were responsible for Kimmel and Jon Stewart
Networks like high ratings and high viewership.
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Im gonna miss the slave holder sonny hostin after they're cancelled
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Could be that they’re next.
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Because they know they are next!
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Disappointed 😞. I am athe Views biggest fan. Depend on them for speaking the truth and discussing both sides of political topics. Do we need to boycott the View?
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These women are witches who chose who their victims are. Every week it’s complaining. I’m personally have issues with the nonsense. It’s constantly complaining and when they loose viewers that get Whoopie to shoot her mouth off.
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Kimmel's ratings were in the tank! When you get the viewers you get the power. Go ABC
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As they should have. Later not on the show states that he has been fired. There is enough misinformation coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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At least Jimmy kimmel wasn't MURDERED like Charlie Kirk was.
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How is the view even still on t.v. ? The hosts are all one sided and the rating are horrible. I thought it was cancelled years ago. It should be the next show to be cancelled.
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It has taken the place of the coffee-klatch , drop-in-for-coffee neighbor women / girlfriends for many stay at home moms. And it has used its influence to try to shape womens opinions. Trying to convince them of their own victimhood ....
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They say Worse BULL$HIT everyday! They need to be CANCELED Also!!!
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