Why is South Park not on this week? Delay explained and if it is Charlie Kirk related
South Park has not broadcast an episode as expected this week 🚨🚨
- South Park will not have an episode as usual this week.
- The show has taken a surprise break.
- But what is the reason for the delay?
South Park is taking an unexpected break this week with the latest episode being pulled at the last second. The show will return as usual next Wednesday (September 24).
The legendary animated comedy is airing its 27th season with episodes airing on Comedy Central and Paramount+. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have explained the reason for the delay.
South Park has been releasing episodes every two weeks since the new season started in July. Here’s all you need to know:
Why is South Park not on this week?
Having returned for its 27th series back on July 23, South Park has been releasing a new episode every other Wednesday. The most recent episode was due to come out yesterday (September 17), however it was pulled at the last minute.
Variety reports that Trey Parker and Matt Stone explained: “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!”
So far, four episodes have been released in series 27 with the most recent coming out on September 3.
Is the delay due to Charlie Kirk?
The show lampooned the American podcaster Charlie Kirk back in the episode broadcast on August 6. It included jokes that made fun of his politics as well as his style of debating.
Following Kirk’s death last week, the episode has faced criticism. However, Kirk himself seemed to take it in good fun when it was broadcast - including making an image from the episode his profile picture on Instagram.
The episode - Got a Nut - has been pulled from circulation on Comedy Central, however it is still available to stream on Paramount Plus. There is no indication the delay this week is related to controversy around that episode and simply due to production disruption.
South Park will return on September 24 before taking another two weeks off. New episodes will be broadcast every other week from October 15 to December 10.
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