- Disney spokesperson denies ABC/Nexstar sale talks
- Claims of such negotiations are “unfounded”
- ABC has a strong partnership with Nexstar stations
There have been claims regarding the potential sale of ABC stations to Nexstar Media Group, a move that could possibly change the television industry. However, Disney has responded to these reports, saying that the claims are unfounded. A spokesperson for Disney said that there were no ongoing negotiations between the two companies for such a sale.
According to the Disney spokesperson, the partnership between ABC and Nexstar remains strong, and there are no plans to change it. The spokesperson further emphasized, “ABC has a strong and valued relationship with Nexstar in many of our local markets, and we look forward to continuing this partnership.” Thus, there is currently no evidence supporting the rumors of ABC looking to sell its stations to Nexstar.