News Summary

• The carriage deal between the two media giants expired without renewal, resulting in the immediate removal of Disney-owned networks from YouTube TV.
• The affected channels include ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, FX, Freeform, National Geographic and the Disney Channel.
• The blackout impacts more than 10 million YouTube TV subscribers, many of whom depend on the service for live sports coverage and entertainment programming.
• YouTube TV blamed Disney for demanding 'unreasonable terms' that would raise subscription costs and offered affected users a $20 (£15.20) credit while negotiations continue.