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From scorching roasts of CEOs to hilarious critiques of TV culture, here's how Kimmel entertained and eviscerated at the annual event.   Jimmy Kimmel, known for his sharp wit and fearless commentary, truly outdid himself at the recent Disney upfront presentation in New York City. During this crucial gathering at the North Javits Center, where Disney showcased its upcoming media and advertising offerings, Kimmel delivered a monologue that was both hilariously entertaining and piercingly critical of the industry's latest trends. Kimmel’s opening act targeted the new reality series Golden Bachelor and its spinoff, highlighting the absurdity of reality TV with his signature blend of sarcasm and outright shock. His joke about the show’s premise—where elderly contestants vie for love in overtly dramatic settings—was a brutal commentary on the lengths networks go to capture audiences. The ABC host didn't shy away from biting the hand that feeds, critiquing Disney CEO Bob Iger with

Inside CBS's Decision to End Two Major Spinoffs Despite Strong Viewership Numbers In a surprising turn of events, CBS has decided not to renew NCIS: Hawai'i and CSI: Vegas for a fourth season, despite their robust performance and strong franchise backgrounds. This decision has left fans and industry insiders puzzled, prompting an in-depth look into the rationale behind these unexpected cancellations. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and CEO George Cheeks recently shed light on the strategic decisions that led to the axing of these shows.  According to Reisenbach, the network aims to keep its schedule fresh and maintain momentum, which necessitated some tough decisions this season. Cheeks added that financial constraints and limited slots on Paramount+ also played a significant role in their decision not to transition these shows to the streaming platform. Despite the strong viewership numbers that both series enjoyed, CBS is looking to clear the deck for new, high-pro