Kimmel’s ‘ill-timed and insensitive’ comments at a critical time in our national discourse,” Nexstar said in a statement.

“We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.”

Sinclair, which controls the largest cluster of ABC affiliates, said Monday it would also keep Kimmel off the air.

“Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming,” the group said on X.

A staffer of Jimmy Kimmel’s diminished team is raising concerns regarding the likelihood that his employer will ever see his late-night show return to the airwaves.

The staffer, who spoke anonymously, criticized President Donald Trump and “MAGA a**hats” for removing Kimmel after the late-night host falsely