Comedy Central pulled an episode of South Park from its linear broadcast rotation following the tragic shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. But now, his team says Kirk would have wanted the show to keep it up.
A Satirical Spotlight
The episode, titled “Got a Nut,” aired Aug. 6 and featured Cartman spoofing Kirk’s signature hairstyle while hosting political debates at school. It was classic South Park — sharp, absurd, and ready to roast anyone in the headlines. Just over a month later, Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a university event.
The network responded by quietly removing the episode from its TV schedule, though it remained available on Paramount+.
Kirk’s Team Speaks Out
Andrew Kolvet, a longtime friend and executive producer of The Charlie Kirk Show, said the removal doesn’t line up with Kirk’s perspective. “Hey @paramountplus, as someone who can speak with some authority on this, Charlie loved that he was featured in South Park. He told me many times. He would want the episode back up,” he wrote on X.
Hey @paramountplus, as someone who can speak with some authority on this, Charlie loved that he was featured in South Park. He told me many times. He would want the episode back up.
— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKsway) September 17, 2025
It wasn’t just talk. Back in July, after the first teaser dropped, Kirk publicly responded to the parody with a surprising take.
Kirk Called South Park Roast an ‘Honor’
Speaking to Fox News Digital at the time, Kirk admitted, “Honestly, my first reaction was that I kinda laughed.” He described himself as a fan of the show from high school and said being targeted by the long-running animated series was “a badge of honor.”
“We as conservatives need to be able to take a joke,” he added. “They’re professional comedians… I think that’s fine. That’s what it’s all about, being in public life and making a difference.”
Kirk even changed the profile pictures on his Instagram and TikTok accounts to a screengrab of Cartman dressed like him. The TikTok account’s profile picture remains the same.
What Happens Now?
As of now, Comedy Central hasn’t commented on whether the episode will return to TV, and The Charlie Kirk Show team hasn’t made any formal requests. But with supporters pointing to Kirk’s own words, there’s growing pressure for the network to reconsider.
