United Kingdom, Sept. 18 -- South Park didn't get an episode ready on time this week as the creators ran out of time.

The Comedy Central animated sitcom was forced to scrap its usual airtime on Wednesday (17.09.25) due to the production delay.

Apologising, showrunners Trey Parker and Matt Stone said in a statement: "Apparently when you do everything at the last minute sometimes you don't get it done.

"This one's on us. We didn't get it done in time. Thanks to Comedy Central and 'South Park' fans for being so understanding. Tune in next week!"

The setback comes after the show came under fire for mocking the late Charlie Kirk.

The controversial Conservative podcaster was fatally shot at a Utah college campus on September 10, at the age...