UPDATE: Noah Centineo is facing backlash after urging his followers to cancel their Disney+ subscriptions in support of Jimmy Kimmel, whose show was recently suspended by ABC. Centineo’s controversial move was met with swift criticism across social media, as users accused him of “performative activism.”
Earlier today, Centineo shared a screenshot of his canceled Disney+ account, prompting him to tell his 13.6 million followers to “save money today” by doing the same. The post was linked to Kimmel’s indefinite suspension following comments he made regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Critics wasted no time pointing out that the screenshot displayed a subscription expiration date of September 18, 2026, raising suspicions about Centineo’s authenticity. One social media user quipped, “We are all here because he purchased a Disney subscription JUST TO CANCEL IT ON THE SAME DAY! What a hero!” Another chimed in, “Did you buy a year of Disney+ just to cancel it for your story? Hahahahha.”
The backlash follows a broader boycott movement against Disney+, which has seen support from other celebrities, including Tatiana Maslany of She-Hulk fame. Both actors have voiced their discontent over Kimmel’s suspension, which was initially announced last Wednesday.
Just yesterday, ABC confirmed that Kimmel would return to the network after having “thoughtful conversations” about his future. The network stated, “We reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday.” Meanwhile, affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair had temporarily pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! from their stations, with Sinclair indicating that discussions regarding the show’s future were ongoing.
This situation is developing quickly, and the public’s reaction continues to evolve. As the conversation around celebrity activism grows, many are left questioning the sincerity of actions taken for social media clout.
Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.