Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was indefinitely pulled from ABC, a spokesperson for the network confirmed to PEOPLE on Wednesday, Sept. 17

ABC affiliates have been told that 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' will be off at least through Thursday, with 'guidance forthcoming' on the show's future.

President Trump suggested ABC “indefinitely" preempted "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" largely because of poor ratings and a look at the late-night program’s audience reveals a steady decline.

Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest in a spate of firings related to comments made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” staff was shocked over ABC pulling the late-night show because of the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk, according to CNN. A source “with knowledge of the events” told the outlet that Kimmel’s staff members were “working as usual on Wednesday afternoon,