Comedy Central Pulls South Park Episode Referencing Charlie Kirk After Pundit’s Death
Comedy Central Pulls South Park Episode Referencing Charlie Kirk After Pundit’s Death
Comedy Central has removed an episode of its long-running animated series South Park that referenced conservative pundit Charlie Kirk from its linear broadcast schedule. The decision by network parent company Paramount comes just two days after Kirk’s death on September 10, when he was fatally shot during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.
The episode, titled “Got a Nut,” which originally aired on August 6, 2025, featured an “edgelord” character, Clyde Donovan, inviting students to debate controversial topics—a clear nod to Kirk’s public persona and methods. Another character, Cartman, even dressed to emulate Kirk’s appearance. The episode explicitly referenced Kirk, with Clyde receiving a “Charlie Kirk Award for Young Master Debaters.”
A source close to Paramount indicated that the episode was pulled due to concerns that casual channel-surfing viewers might encounter the content without the necessary context, given the recent tragic news. While no longer airing on traditional broadcast, “Got a Nut” remains available for streaming on Paramount+ and Comedy Central On-Demand platforms.
Kirk himself was reportedly a fan of the episode, even using an image of Cartman in his likeness as his TikTok avatar. The decision to pull the episode highlights the ongoing debate about sensitive commentary and public interest following high-profile deaths.
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