The View’s Silent Treatment on Kimmel's Suspension Raises Eyebrows

The View's Scandalous Silence: Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension and the Elephant in the Room

The popular daytime talk show, The View, has been accused of "deliberately avoiding" any discussion about ABC's shocking decision to suspend its own late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely. The move came after Kimmel made some incendiary comments about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during his Monday episode.

The controversy erupted when Trump took to social media to condemn the show, calling it "ratings-challenged" and stating that ABC had finally found the courage to do what needed to be done – essentially firing Kimmel. But instead of addressing this hot topic on their own show, The View's panelists opted for a very different agenda.

Thursday's episode was all about Epstein files investigation and ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez's testimony about RFK Jr., leaving viewers scratching their heads in confusion. Fans had been expecting the panel to tackle the Kimmel controversy head-on, especially given their history of speaking out on issues like free speech and Donald Trump.

But The View's silence only fueled the fire, with many wondering if they were simply following orders from above. On X (formerly Twitter), viewers took aim at the show, accusing them of "marching orders" from ABC executives.

"The View purposely avoiding talking about Jimmy Kimmel today... How convenient," tweeted one fan.

"Is it not called HOT TOPICS? The elephant in the room is clearly their network's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel," another viewer pointed out.

As the drama unfolded, celebrities began to weigh in on the issue. Jason Bateman, a Hollywood actor and producer, appeared on the Today show and expressed his concern about what this move could mean for freedom of speech.

"It's troubling to say the least... We all have to take a moment and figure out how we feel about this," he said, hinting at potential collective action to respond to ABC's decision.

But The View's panelists remained tight-lipped on the matter. When asked by fans about their absence from the conversation, they didn't budge, leaving many wondering if they were simply following orders or afraid of backlash.

As for Kimmel, his suspension has left the entertainment world in shock. Celebrities like Chris Rock and Sarah Silverman have come to his defense, condemning ABC's decision as an attack on free speech.

Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk had sparked outrage among some fans, but many saw it as a joke that was blown out of proportion. The late-night host had also poked fun at President Trump's reaction to the shooting, calling him out for his insensitive response.

In a statement released after ABC announced Kimmel's suspension, Trump claimed that the show was "CANCELED" and congratulated ABC on finally having the courage to take action.

But not everyone is buying it. Many are accusing Trump of using this as an opportunity to silence critics like Kimmel, who have spoken out against him in the past.

As the controversy continues to unfold, one thing is clear – The View's decision to stay silent has only added fuel to the fire. Will they eventually break their silence and address the elephant in the room? Only time will tell.

TheScholarlyNote.com reached out to ABC for further comment but did not receive an immediate response.