India, Sept. 19 -- Jimmy Kimmel's spot at ABC was shaky long before his sharp remarks on TV this week, as per several insiders, according to Page Six.

The late-night comedian's contract with Disney was close to running out, and talks about his future were expected later this year. But word is that ABC might have been preparing to cut ties at the end of this season.

Sources said executives could use the uproar around his monologues as an excuse to end his run early and avoid more political heat.

One source claimed Disney boss Bob Iger "doesn't want to be at war with Donald Trump right now, just as he has stabilized Disney. I don't know what they are planning, but maybe the uproar is so loud Jimmy can't come back."

Still, others said Ki...