Mike Birbiglia

Comedian Mike Birbiglia actually has a direct connection to the show — he temporarily stepped in for Kimmel back in 2022 while the late-night host was recovering from COVID-19.

In an Instagram post, he wrote: “I’ve spent a lot of time in public + private defending comedians I don’t agree with. If you’re a comedian + don’t call out the insanity of pulling Kimmel off the air — don’t bother spouting off about free speech anymore.”

Megyn Kelly

Journalist and attorney Megyn Kelly reacting to ABC’s decision on social media, and wrote: “Just think for a minute about the amount of IRATE mail/viewer feedback they must have gotten to do this.”