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Call Lori at Where Caring is Our Number One Concern™ www.allseniorscare.com Manitoba Association of Architects mbarchitects.org Established in 1914, the Manitoba Association of Architects (MAA) is a self-governing professional association charged under The Architects Act with the registration of architects and with the regulation of the practice of architecture in the Province of Manitoba. The Association regulates the practice of architecture for the protection of the public and the administration of the profession. Seated (l to r): Brittany Nikkel, MAA, President Rina Ricci, MAA and Kristina Komoly, MAA. Standing (l to r): Jordan Demer, MAA, Thomas Nuytten, MAA, Dylan Hewlett, MAA, Connery Friesen, MAA and Caleb McGinn, MAA. Missing: Joel Friesen, MAA and Jessica Piper, MAA. The Manitoba Association of Architects admits architects to the profession on the basis of their education, training, experience, and personal qualifications. 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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM ● A11 NEWS I WORLD Kimmel’s journey from radio to late-night stardom hits roadblock with ABC’s suspension of late-night TV show The rise of a satirical icon L OS ANGELES — In a crowded late-night field, Jimmy Kim- mel rose to become a cultural fixture. For two decades, Kimmel has been one of the most familiar faces on tele- vision. He’s the kind of entertainer who could blend slapstick humour with sharp political satire and still find himself entrusted with hosting Holly- wood’s most prestigious ceremonies. His career arc has been impressive, rising from radio gigs in Las Vegas to rubbing elbows with the likes of Meryl Streep at the Oscars and turning world leaders into punch lines on Jimmy Kim- mel Live! In an industry that thrives on turn- over, Kimmel’s staying power has been rare. He’s been the voice that helped anchor ABC in the late-night arena until now, with his show suspended in- definitely over his comments earlier this week about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10. What sparked the controversy Just last week, Kimmel reminded audiences why he’s long been one of the sharpest voices in late night. He won his fourth Primetime Emmy for hosting Who Wants to Be a Million- aire? then used the moment to defend his friend Stephen Colbert, whose Late Show was cancelled in July just days after criticizing the President Donald Trump–Paramount Global settlement. Kimmel cursed CBS from the stage and brushed off executives who called the cancellation “financial.” He told the crowd that he loved Colbert. Colbert’s show is to end in May 2026. Kimmel, 57, didn’t stop there. After the Creative Arts Emmy ceremony, he took aim at Donald Trump direct- ly, saying, “I’m giving this guy a little poke, and he deserves it, and I enjoy it, and I hope that people enjoy it too.” Days later, his bluntness collided with tragedy and politics. In a monologue following the assas- sination of Kirk, Kimmel quipped that “many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk.” The backlash was immediate. Nex- star and Sinclair, two of ABC’s largest affiliate owners, said they would be pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! from their stations. Under mounting pressure, ABC — Kimmel’s late-night show home since 2003 — suspended the show in- definitely. For a host such as Kimmel who has long walked the tightrope between comedy and controversy, this is the steepest challenge yet. He has not commented on the suspen- sion. A start in radio, a break in comedy Kimmel’s story began in Las Vegas, where he honed his craft at small radio stations. The early grind was like a boot camp for bigger stages marked by unpaid internships, quirky promotions and on-the-fly lessons in timing and voice control. His first big break came with Com- edy Central’s Win Ben Stein’s Money. Kimmel’s quick wit as Stein’s sidekick earned him a daytime Emmy in 1999 and national attention. He followed that with The Man Show, co-created with Adam Carolla, which gave him cred- ibility as both a comic and a producer. Shows like Crank Yankers and The Andy Milonakis Show soon followed with Kimmel’s creative hand. His rise: Why Kimmel became famous The turning point was 2003. That’s when ABC handed him his own late- night program, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Over the years, he grew from a scrappy newcomer into a late-night staple. The show was anchored by viral sketches, celebrity pranks, political monologues and deeply personal stories. Kimmel became more than a host. He was a cultural translator, using comedy to navigate moments of national crisis or collective joy, whether in his emo- tional monologues about health care after his son’s heart surgery or in his pointed critiques of Washington pol- itics. His trust factor grew and Hollywood leaned on him to host major events. He’s hosted the Emmys three times and the Oscars four, handling everything from an envelope mix-up involving La La Land vs. Moonlight to a live global telecast watched by hundreds of mil- lions. “It’s an experience that I try to re- member is special,” Kimmel said in an interview with The Associated Press last year. “I just want to make sure for the people who are watching and the people who are there that we bring the proper amount of respect and also the proper amount of disrespect to the pro- ceedings.” Why Kimmel matters to ABC For ABC, Kimmel has been an an- chor. His late-night program gave the network a consistent foothold in a crowded media landscape. His celeb- rity Rolodex drew stars, his political edge attracted headlines and his hu- man touch built loyalty. Beyond late night, Kimmel has car- ried ABC’s brand into prime events. He hosted Who Wants to Be a Million- aire? in its celebrity revival and head- lined industry-defining award shows that drove global audiences back to the network. He kept himself relevant interviewing presidents, roasting mov- ie stars and pulling kids into his annual Halloween candy prank. Along with TV, Kimmel extended his brand back to his hometown, Las Vegas. He opened Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club on the Las Vegas Strip, where comedians such as actor-comic Luenell currently hold residencies. The uncertain road ahead Kimmel now finds himself at a cross- roads. He is a comedian who climbed from Las Vegas radio booths to Holly- wood’s biggest podiums, but he’s also now a personality caught in a nation- al debate over the boundaries of free speech and corporate caution. In an interview with Variety this past summer, Kimmel was asked if he was worried that the administration would come after comedians, as it has jour- nalists. “Well, you’d have to be naive not to worry a little bit,” he said. “But that can’t change what you’re doing.” Kimmel’s contract with The Walt Dis- ney Co.-owned network expires in May 2026. It remains unclear whether Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns or he reinvents himself on another platform. Earlier this summer, Kimmel said if comedians were targeted, he hoped that “even my colleagues on the right will support my right to say what I like.” — The Associated Press JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. BENJAMIN HANSON / MIDDLE EAST IMAGES Protesters leave their signs in protest against ABC taking Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air in front of the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, where the show is recorded. CHRIS PIZZELLO / INVISION Jimmy Kimmel paid his dues, working long hours in radio and promotion, before catch- ing his first break. ;