“This is not our issue”: Erika Kirk addresses Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension over controversial Charlie Kirk monologue

The late Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk, has opened up about Jimmy Kimmel's comments following her husband's death that led to his suspension. She said that she doesn't need an apology if it doesn't come from Kimmel's heart.

Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10 this year. The authorities eventually arrested Tyler Robinson for allegedly shooting the right-wing conservative activist. Following this, many right-wing supporters claimed that Robinson was a left-winger.

On his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel slammed the right wing for trying to score points. ABC, driven in part by its affiliate owners, Nexstar and Sinclair, suspended the show following the host's comments.

Now, Fox News shared a snippet of an interview with Erika Kirk with Jesse Watters on YouTube on November 4. In it, Watters asks Erika:

"Jimmy Kimmel lied about your husband’s murder and didn’t really apologize. What would you say to Jimmy Kimmel?”

Erika responded:

“Same thing I told Sinclair. They asked — I haven’t really told anybody this — so they asked, ‘Do you want Jimmy to give you an apology? Do you want to be on a show? How can we make it right?’ Through our team, I responded.” "I said, ‘Tell them thank you, we received their note. This is not our issue, not our mess. If you want to say I’m sorry to someone who’s grieving, go right ahead. But if that’s not in your heart, don’t do it. I don’t want it. I don’t need it'."

Kimmel's show, meanwhile, returned on September 23.

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Jimmy Kimmel opens up about his suspension regarding comments after Charlie Kirk's death

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Following his return to his show on September 23, Kimmel was greeted with a standing ovation from the audience for several minutes. He then said a monologue, addressing his suspension, his comments about Charlie Kirk's death, and also about Erika Kirk.

He said:

"I do want to make something clear because it’s important to me as a human that you understand it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it. Nor was my intent to blame any specific group for the actions of what was obviously a deeply disturbed individual." "That was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make, but I understand that to some it felt ill-timed or unclear or maybe both. For those who think I did point a finger, I get why you’re upset — if the situation was reversed, there’s a good chance I’d feel the same way,” he added.

Kimmel also shared his thoughts on Erika Kirk's vow that she will forgive Tyler Robinson. He hailed it as "an example we should follow", claiming that it touched him deeply and should touch many others as well.

Charlie Kirk, meanwhile, is survived by his wife and their two kids, a daughter and a son.

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Edited by Aditya Singh