Jimmy Kimmel to Interview James Talarico ‘Under Unusual Circumstances’

Jimmy Kimmel blocked from airing James Talarico interview

Jimmy Kimmel has been blocked from airing an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico after threats from the FCC.

Sep 10, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel to Interview James Talarico ‘Under Unusual Circumstances’

A conversation with the Democratic Senate hopeful from Texas will move off air because of what the late night host called F.C.C. “threats” against his show and network.

Sep 10, 2026

Kimmel pulls Talarico interview after FCC threat

ABC Late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel said an interview he conducted with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico will not air on broadcast because of what he called threats issued to his network by President Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Kimmel told his audience he has interviewed candidates for office in election years for decades,…

Sep 10, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel claims ABC scrapped James Talarico interview due to FCC threats

The late-night comedian told his Wednesday night audience that the “unusual circumstances” were decided after the FCC “threatened our show."

Sep 10, 2026

Kimmel reveals he's interviewing James Talarico under 'unusual circumstances,' citing FCC threats

Jimmy Kimmel said Wednesday his James Talarico interview will air on YouTube and not on TV, citing FCC threats against his show, ABC network, and affiliates.

Sep 10, 2026