Why Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killer cost him his show

Jimmy Kimmel didn’t read the electronic room.

And it cost him his job. 

Now that Disney and ABC executives, after huddling all day, pulled the plug as Kimmel was preparing for Wednesday night’s show, it’s hard to see him returning. The brass said he’s suspended “indefinitely,” meaning “lose our number.”

There are serious free speech concerns here, especially against the backdrop of government pressure.

Nexstar, an ABC affiliate that owns NewsNation, also said it would preempt the show on its stations.

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With Stephen Colbert confined to a final season at CBS, that would mean two of the three late-night hosts on broadcast networks would be banished. Both are social commentators, of course, and fervently anti-Trump.

One happy camper is Donald Trump, who has been feuding with Kimmel. (I played a small role in that, as we’ll see in a moment.)

Trump congratulated ABC on having the “courage” to boot Jimmy. When the Colbert news broke, the president predicted that Kimmel would be next.

What Kimmel said, in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, isn’t that awful. It’s about the killer, not, as some early headlines had it, Charlie himself.

Right after the shooting, in fact, Kimmel offered a somber, respectful reaction, sending his love to Kirk’s family.

But then he was tone-deaf about the sensitivity of the situation and the widespread anger – especially among young conservative activists, but also those who disagreed with Kirk. The atmosphere right now is like a tinderbox that only needed a single match.

These are the words from Monday that got him in trouble:

“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.” 

That’s it.

I don’t agree that the killer was part of the Trump movement. I don’t think he was part of any movement, just a crazed madman with a transgender partner who had sympathy for gays but not “fascists.” As with all these nutjob murderers and school shooters, the media’s search on a “motive” is futile.

A month from now, maybe Kimmel’s sentence wouldn’t have caused an uproar. But he should have sensed that this was not the time.

Now let’s look at what the other side has been saying. 

Trump, who was close to Kirk, says left-wing radicals are to blame for his killing and that investigations are under way. Elon Musk has labeled “the left” as “the party of murder.” Pam Bondi said she would prosecute those guilty of “hate speech,” apparently missing the point that the First Amendment is meaningless unless it protects vile speech – as long as it doesn’t include threats of violence.

Against that ocean of rhetoric, Kimmel’s comment was a small trickle.

And that brings us to the Federal Communications Commission, which has the power to revoke broadcast licenses.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who I recently interviewed, said this on a podcast:

“We can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to change conduct and take action, frankly, on Kimmel or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”

Sounds pretty ominous. 

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But Carr kinda sorta walked it back at a Politico conference. “I think you can draw a pretty clear line, and the Supreme Court has done this for decades, that our First Amendment, our free speech tradition, protects almost all speech.”

Even Laura Ingraham said Carr should have stayed off TV.

Trump, meanwhile, urged NBC to fire “two total losers,” Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, which would mean a clean sweep of the late-night landscape.

It’s worth reminding everyone that Charlie Kirk was engaging in free speech – and advocating non-violence – as he toured the country and built his Turning Point organization.

Celebrities, Democrats and some journalists are denouncing the Disney/ABC decision to blow up “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” That makes me wonder whether, as in the case of Colbert’s “Late Show,” it was losing money – or making relatively little money – and the comments provided the pretext for getting it off the books.

Now to the backstory. When I sat down with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last year, it was right after the Oscars, hosted, as it turned out, by Kimmel.

And he made a joke about Trump: “Isn’t it past your jail time?”

So let the record show that Jimmy started it – at least this round.

So I asked the candidate if he had a response.

“Every night he hits me, I guess,” said Trump. “His ratings are terrible… So I figured I’d hit him, because I thought he was a lousy host.”

Referring to reports that some Kimmel confidantes had begged him not to make the jail joke, Trump told me: “This guy’s even dumber than I thought.”

Oh, but that wasn’t the end of it. 

In his inevitable pushback, Kimmel said of course Fox had picked a guy to interview Trump “that no one’s ever heard of.” 

Well! I’d only hosted the No. 1 cable show in its time slot for a dozen years, but I guess that didn’t matter to the wealthy La-la-land elite. 

I shot back that while I wasn’t a heavily hyped network star like him, my Sunday ratings almost matched his. I used my higher-than-normal rating from the Trump interview, but let’s not get bogged down in details.  

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I’ll give the final word to Outkick founder Clay Travis, the conservative radio host and frequent guest of mine:

“I like Jimmy and his family and have known them for years now. I don’t like the concept — as someone who talks for a living — of any person in any creative industry losing their job for any one thing they say.”

Travis says there have been frequent attempts to cancel him, adding: “If your principle shifts based on who has power, you actually have no principles.”

Footnote: I wish most media people, except for those covering hard-news developments, would stop using the name of the suspect in the Charlie Kirk case.

For many years, I have refused to name assassins, would-be assassins, mass shooters and school shooters, because that would give them the attention they crave. Just not gonna go there.

Do you remember the name of the killers at Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, the Orlando nightclub, the Las Vegas music festival, the Charleston church, Buffalo, Uvalde, or even the Colorado school a couple of weeks ago? I don’t either. The faster we can consign them to the dustbin of history, the better.

Lavishing attention on them may inspire other would-be gunmen to take action, thinking it’s a way to turn nobodies into somebodies. 

And here’s the absolute proof from the alleged Kirk killer.

The 22-year-old texted his roommate, his romantic partner, about what he had inscribed on the bullet casings.

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If those messages wound up “on fox new[s] I might have a stroke.” 

That’s why I say it’s dangerous to reward these heinous figures by making them household names. 

Remains likely belonging to Travis Decker found months after daughters’ murders

Human remains possibly belonging to Travis Decker, the father accused of murdering his three young daughters months ago, were found in Washington state on Thursday night, according to officials.

The body was found in a remote wooded area south of the city of Leavenworth, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

“The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the potential discovery of human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker,” the sheriff’s office said.

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This week, the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force led a search that included the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Forrest Service, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.

“During the search, human remains were located in a remote wooded area south of the town of Leavenworth,” the release said.

“While positive identification has not yet been confirmed, preliminary findings suggest the remains belong to Travis Decker,” it added.

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The discovery will be followed up with DNA analysis, deputies said.

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison told KIRO 7 that the remains were located on Grindstone Mountain, off Icicle Road, just a few miles away from where his three daughters were found dead.

Morrison said clothing found near the remains was similar to what Decker was wearing when he went on the run, adding that crews also discovered unspecified personal items.

Drones and cadaver dogs helped locate the remains, the outlet noted.

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Decker, an Army veteran with survival expertise, was on the run for months.

Authorities began searching for him in early June, when he failed to return his daughters — Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8 and Olivia, 5 — to their mother after a scheduled visitation.

The children’s bodies were discovered near Rock Island Campground along Icicle Creek with bags over their heads. Autopsies confirmed they died of suffocation, and their deaths were ruled homicides.

ABC’s ‘The View’ could face investigation probe, FCC chairman suggests

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday he believes it would be “worthwhile” to investigate whether ABC’s daytime talk show “The View” is violating broadcast rules in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.

Carr argued on “The Scott Jennings Show” that the left-leaning talk show could be violating the commission’s “equal time” rule, which requires broadcasters to provide equal opportunity to all political candidates except for a “bona fide news show.”

“Potentially, I would assume you can make the argument that ‘The View’ is a bona fide news show, but I’m not so sure about that,” Carr said. “And I think it’s worthwhile to have the FCC look into whether ‘The View’ and some of these other programs that you have still qualify as bona fide news programs and therefore exempt from the equal opportunity regime that Congress has put in place.”

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Fox News Digital reached out to ABC and Disney for comment.

According to the Media Research Center, “The View” failed to book a single right-leaning guest to discuss politics between January and April 2025. At the same time, “The View” managed to welcome 63 liberal guests, including nine Democratic politicians. 

“The View” has also been frequently attacked by the Trump administration over the hosts’ tirades against President Donald Trump. A White House spokesperson warned in July that the show could be “pulled off-air” if the attacks didn’t stop.

An entertainment lawyer with clients at ABC and other networks told Fox News Digital that “The View” could very well be the next show on the chopping block.

“I think ‘The View’ is next,” the lawyer said, saying the show’s liberal brand was wearing thin.

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Carr’s suggestion came one day after another ABC program, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was suspended indefinitely over comments made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel about the Charlie Kirk assassin.

“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said.

Prior to the announcement, Carr criticized ABC and Disney over Kimmel’s conduct.

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“And I’ve been very clear from the moment that I have become chairman of the FCC, I want to reinvigorate the public interest. And what people don’t understand is that the broadcasters, and you’ve gotten this right, are entirely different than people that use other forms of communication. They have a license granted by us at the FCC, and that comes with it an obligation to operate in the public interest,” Carr said.

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“Look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to change conduct, to take action, frankly, on Kimmel, or, you know, there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”

“The View” didn’t cover ABC’s removal of Kimmel’s show from the airwaves on Thursday. Fox News Digital learned from an ABC source that the pre-taped show airing Friday won’t either, but it could address the situation in the future.

Popular restaurant chain tests smaller servings menu at reduced prices nationwide

Darden Restaurants is experimenting with smaller servings at Olive Garden, testing out a “Lighter Portion Entrées” menu across 40% of its locations, the company announced in its quarterly earnings call on Thursday.

The new menu section, which offers smaller portions and a reduced price on seven of its existing entrées, is an additional option for guests and is “not replacing anything” on the Italian-American restaurant chain’s menu, a spokesperson for Darden Restaurants told FOX Business in an email.

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The reduced portions section includes Olive Garden’s Chicken Parmigiana, Eggplant Parmigiana, Lasagna Classico, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, Cheese Ravioli, Spaghetti & Meatballs and Fettuccine Alfredo, according to Darden Restaurants.

The lighter portion entrées are priced between $12.99 and $13.99, though they vary by market, the spokesperson told FOX Business.

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The initial response from customers has been “encouraging,” with customers rating the chain 15% higher on affordability, Rick Cardenas, president and CEO of Darden Restaurants, said on Thursday’s earnings call. 

Diners have also said they were satisfied with the amount of food they received despite smaller servings, according to Cardenas. 

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“These items, available at dinner and all day during the weekend, still offer abundant portions and come with Olive Garden’s never-ending first course of unlimited breadsticks and unlimited soup or salad,” Cardenas said. “… I have confidence in Olive Garden’s initiatives for the year, as well as their five-year roadmap to sustain long-term growth and success.”

Darden Restaurants, based out of Orlando, Florida, is also the parent company of restaurants, including LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Yard House and Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The company’s stock fell roughly 7% on Thursday after reporting mixed quarterly results.

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Darden Restaurants announced in June it was planning to open more Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants. Earlier this year, Texas Roadhouse replaced Olive Garden as America’s top casual dining chain. Olive Garden had held the title since 2018, but a resurgence in Texas Roadhouse’s popularity pushed the casual steakhouse ahead.

‘The Office’ star confronts liberal friends’ ‘good riddance’ reaction to Kirk assassination

On his “Soul Boom” podcast Wednesday, “The Office” star Rainn Wilson recounted some of his liberal friends having a “kind of a good riddance” reaction to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk last week.

“I spoke to a couple of — let’s say — some liberal friends last night at an event, and they were like, ‘You won’t find me shedding any tears,’ and someone else was like, ‘Oh well.’ There was a little bit of a, kind of a good riddance thing, and it’s like, ‘Guys, no,” he told actor Mark Ruffalo. “We cannot think or talk that way. That is not okay.”

Earlier in the podcast, Wilson noted that while he didn’t agree with Kirk’s ideas, “shooting someone that we disagree with, even if they’re vociferous and loud and out there, is so colossally wrongheaded.”

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The exchange between the two actors, Wilson explained, was a clip of a future episode that has not yet aired. 

Ruffalo also chimed in with his take on Kirk’s assassination and the deepening political divide within the country. He mentioned that Kirk’s death hit especially close to home for him, considering his brother was also shot and killed.

“There’s no winning. We’ll never win this way,” he told Wilson. “There’s no idea that if we cheer on our opponents being hurt or harmed in any way that we win as a society. And we all lose, like those — I know what his family is going through. Like, I understand that on such a personal level, and it’s a tragedy that not only the person who is killed experiences, but the entire family and community around that person.”

The actor continued, saying that although Kirk was his “political opponent,” his heart still broke for him when he learned the news of his assassination.

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Wilson pushed back on Ruffalo’s use of the word “opponent,” arguing that kind of rhetoric fuels division.

“Someone who disagrees with, who we disagree with, even vehemently, and we think they’re sending the country in exactly the opposite, wrong direction that goes against even Jesus’s teachings himself — like how can we reframe it from opponent to, you know, just someone we disagree with?” Wilson pondered.

Ruffalo then shifted the conversation to gun control, saying that people are walking around with “weapons of war.” He admitted that he didn’t know the exact type of gun used to kill Kirk but insisted it fell into that category.

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“It was a sniper rifle, so this was planned,” Wilson interjected. 

“Yeah, for nothing more than to kill human beings,” Ruffalo responded. “That’s what these weapons are for, you know, and so when we keep signing off on that as a nation, we’re signing off on more and more of … When you keep signing off on those weapons being acceptable, you’re actually tacitly signing off on them being used on human beings as the ultimate solution … to any kind of conflict.”

The gun recovered by authorities in the assassination of Kirk was a bolt-action rifle, a common hunting weapon valued for its reliability but limited to a single shot before reloading.

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Unlike a semiautomatic, the shooter must manually operate the bolt handle to cycle the weapon. Lifting and pulling it back removes the spent cartridge, while pushing it forward chambers a new round from the magazine. Lowering the bolt locks the round and seals the chamber, making the rifle ready to fire again — a simple, durable design that has kept it popular among hunters and target shooters.

Pentagon calls NBC report ‘100% wrong’ over Charlie Kirk military recruitment claims

The Pentagon is pushing back hard against an NBC News report alleging military leaders were weighing a new recruitment drive connected to the legacy of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson told Fox News Digital the report was “100% wrong,” blasting NBC for “publishing false claims based on anonymous sources.”

“This is not happening, yet Fake News NBC published this report as if it were true using anonymous sources with no knowledge of what the recruitment task force at DOW is working on,” Wilson said.

The Pentagon also released the original statement it gave NBC, in which chief spokesman Sean Parnell accused the media of inventing lies about recruitment efforts in an attempt to undermine the administration.

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“The media is so desperate to attack this administration’s success that they are now inventing lies,” Parnell said. “Under the strong leadership of President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, men and women are coming out in droves to serve this great nation.”

NBC’s article, written by reporter Courtney Kube, cited two unnamed officials who claimed Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata was leading discussions on a recruitment campaign framed as a national “call to service.”

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According to NBC, potential slogans included “Charlie has awakened a generation of warriors.” The report also claimed Turning Point USA chapters might be tapped as recruitment hubs.

The outlet noted that some officials allegedly warned such an effort could be viewed as “exploiting” Kirk’s assassination.

Fox News has reached out to NBC News for comment on the Pentagon’s denial. NBC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated earlier this month. 

His casket was flown aboard Air Force Two to Arizona, where President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and other senior officials are scheduled to attend his memorial service.

WNBA star gives 1-word response after Obama swipes Trump admin over Kimmel

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier responded with one word after former President Barack Obama accused the Trump administration of taking “cancel culture” to a “dangerous level” after Disney pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air.

“Scary,” the five-time WNBA All-Star wrote.

Collier scored 24 points on Wednesday night as the Lynx swept the Golden State Valkyries in the playoffs. The game was played in the midst of uproar on social media as Kimmel’s show was pulled.

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The late-night comedian accused conservatives of reaching “new lows” on Monday in trying to pin a left-wing ideology on 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, even though prosecutors reaffirmed those ties in Tuesday’s indictment.

“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said.

Kimmel’s comments came one day after FBI officials and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinson held a “leftist ideology” and was increasingly radicalized in recent years. It was also revealed that he had a romantic relationship with a transgender partner who was biologically male and transitioning to female. The comments from Kimmel drew massive backlash.

Nexstar Media Group said it would preempt Kimmel’s shows on its ABC affiliates with other programming. Sinclair called for more action over the remarks.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee, issued a threat against Disney on Wednesday if it didn’t address the controversy. Carr described Kimmel’s comments as “the sickest conduct” and suggested there were potential “avenues” the FCC could pursue during an interview on “The Benny Show,” hosted by conservative commentator and podcaster Benny Johnson.

After Kimmel’s show was yanked Wednesday night, much of the reaction came on Thursday.

“After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like,” Obama wrote on X.

Kirk, 31, was shot and killed last week while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Thousands of people have mourned his death in vigils across the U.S.

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Kirk’s funeral is set for Sunday in Glendale, Arizona.

‘Fresh, never frozen’: Midwestern chain tops list of America’s best burgers

The cheeseburger has been an American favorite for nearly a century, and it has its own special day.

Sept. 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day in the United States. Though the origins of the beloved dish are murky, many believe the cheeseburger was created in the 1920s before becoming an American staple in the 1940s.

The combination of grilled beef, creamy American cheese and juicy pickles on a soft bun makes it a staple from barbecues to fast-food drive-thrus. 

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If you feel like celebrating, Chowhound has ranked five of the best fast-food cheeseburgers across the U.S.

See the picks below.

1. Culver’s ButterBurger

The deliciousness of Culver’s ButterBurger — and the popularity surrounding it — is a point of pride for many Midwesterners.

Culver’s describes the ButterBurger as “a family specialty with a little extra.”

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“We use only fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order,” the Wisconsin-based chain’s website states. “Topped with real American cheese made in Wisconsin and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.”

While prices vary by location, ButterBurgers are generally affordable, with Culver’s site listing it at $5.50.

2. Shake Shack’s ShackBurger

The ShackBurger is the signature burger of Shake Shack, a chain that began in New York but has since expanded to 30 states.

Shake Shack’s website describes the made-to-order burger as having “a quarter pound per patty of 100% Angus beef.”

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The burger also features American cheese, tomato, lettuce and the chain’s signature ShackSauce, all on a toasted potato bun.

The ShackBurger can cost between $8 and $11, depending on your location and whether you opt for two patties.

3. Cheeseburger from Five Guys

Many Americans flock to Five Guys for its delicious burgers and fries — plus the barrels of peanuts and quaint checkered decor. 

The Virginia-based chain boasts 2,000 locations worldwide, per its website, and its cheeseburger reigns as one of its most popular meals.

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The burger features “American-style cheese melted between fresh patties and placed on a soft, toasted sesame seed bun,” the website states.

A Five Guys cheeseburger can cost upwards of $11, making it an expensive choice but one that’s still a favorite. 

4. Our Burger from Wahlburgers

The Our Burger from Wahlburgers features a certified Angus Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, per the chain’s website.

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Started by actor Mark Wahlberg and his brothers Paul and Donnie, the chain also adds a helping of Wahl Sauce, a ketchup-based sauce, to each Our Burger order.

The burger costs between $9 and $11, depending on location.

5. McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese

The Quarter Pounder with Cheese debuted nationally in 1973 and has been a staple for McDonald’s fans since.

“Each Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger features a ¼-lb. of 100% fresh beef that’s hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order,” McDonald’s website states.

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“Each fresh beef burger is seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper, sizzled on a flat iron grill, then topped with slivered onions, tangy pickles and two slices of melty American cheese on a sesame seed bun.”

A Quarter Pounder with Cheese is also one of the most budget-friendly cheeseburgers. It can cost between $5 and $7, depending on the location.

An expert’s perspective

Although the Quarter Pounder with Cheese was ranked fifth, a Georgia-based restaurateur told Fox News Digital that it stood out to him the most.

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Donnie Gale, director of culinary at Big Table Restaurants, said the burger “has stood the test of time and done so on a global stage.”

“I spent years traveling overseas, and no matter the country, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese was a taste of home,” he said. 

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“To this day, the first bite of a Quarter Pounder instantly brings me back to the day I convinced my mother I was too old for Happy Meals and wanted a Quarter Pounder. She said yes, and the rest is history.”

‘Full House’ alum’s daughter marries former child star after surprise proposal

Candace Cameron Bure shared her joy after her daughter Natasha Bure married Disney Channel star Bradley Steven Perry following their secret engagement. 

Natasha, 27, and the 26-year-old “Good Luck Charlie” alum tied the knot in front of 150 guests Sunday during a “romantic garden celebration” at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California, according to People. On Tuesday, Candace, 49, who shares Natasha along with sons Lev, 25, and Maksim, 23, with husband Valeri Bure, celebrated her daughter and Bradley’s nuptials with a carousel of photos that she posted on Instagram. 

“We introduce to you Mr. And Mrs. Perry!! A huge congratulations to the sweetest @bradleysperry and our beautiful daughter @natashabure on the celebration of their marriage!” the “Full House” star wrote in the caption of her post.

“We couldn’t have asked for a kinder man than Bradley to love and care for our girl. Natasha, you are radiant inside and out and are already the best wife to your beloved.

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“My heart swells with happiness for you two. We love you both so much.  May God bless all the days of your lives together,” she concluded, adding three red heart emoji. 

Candace’s slideshow began with a photo of herself posing exuberantly with Valeri, Natasha and Bradley under an elaborate arch of pink roses and green and white hydrangea. In another image, Candace, Valeri and the newlyweds were joined by Lev, his wife Elliott and Maksim for a family photo. 

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The Great American Media chief content officer was seen zipping up Natasha’s strapless lace Kinsley Couture Bridal wedding gown in another snap. In one photo, Natasha held a white parasol as she posed next to Bradley, who was seated in a wooden chair. Other photos featured the couple as they kissed while standing next to a gelato cart and shared a laugh while strolling down a pathway. 

Candace also included a photo of the couple’s heart-shaped wedding cake along with photos of lily floral arrangements tied to the chairs that lined the wedding aisle and Natasha posing with her bridesmaids while holding a bouquet of white orchids.

After Candace uploaded her post, Natasha commented, “I love you!!!” to which the actress replied, “I love you baby.” 

“Love you thank you for everything,” Bradley wrote with a crying face emoji. “The most perfect weekend!!!!”

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“Love you Bradly!!” Candace responded with a red heart emoji. 

During an interview with People, Natasha and Bradley gushed over their nuptials. 

“It’s almost impossible to put into words what our wedding truly feels like,” they told People.  “It’s surreal and overwhelming in all the best ways. There is nothing better than marrying your best friend.

“This day is also so much more than just a celebration of our love, it’s a reminder of how blessed we are to be surrounded by the most incredible family and friends — people who have cheered us on, shaped us, and stood by us.”

Natasha shared that she had asked Candace, who wore a baby blue strapless gown at the wedding, to be her “something blue.”

“She means the absolute world to me, so having her honored in that way felt so right,” Natasha said of her mother.

The bride told People she “truly couldn’t dream of more amazing” parents than Candace and Valeri, saying they have been “such a constant source of love and support.”

Natasha and Bradley went Instagram official in June 2024 though they never publicly announced their engagement. While speaking with People, Natasha recalled Bradley’s proposal. The couple told the outlet they became engaged mid-April in Santa Barbara, California. 

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“Bradley was absolutely determined to make it a surprise even though I had a feeling it might be coming. But he wasn’t kidding, he went all out,” Natasha said. “He planned a completely fake work event through both of our management teams, so I truly had no idea what I was walking into. I was fully convinced I was heading up for business, when in reality he had arranged a beautiful brunch with just our families. Even when he was down on one knee, I couldn’t wrap my head around what was happening!”

Bradley shared that he has had a crush on Natasha since he was 17, and he “cannot wait for a lifetime of happiness” with her.

“I’m most excited about creating a family, as well as pushing each other to be the best versions of ourselves as humans, in our family life, and creative work,” he said. “One of my favorite parts of our relationship is that we really inspire each other to follow our passions. I feel so encouraged by Natasha on a daily basis.”

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