Disney Fights Google's YouTube TV
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ESPN is coming under fire for its role in the Disney-YouTube contract dispute, with Barstool’s Dan “Big Cat” Katz slamming the company for its part in the drama, while Pat McAfee has called out his employer over its messaging in the mess that is preventing sports fans from watching ESPN content on YouTube TV.
Disney asked YouTube TV to restore access to ABC for its customers on Election Day, multiple outlets reported, days after Disney-owned channels went dark on the streaming service as the two companies clashed over pricing and failed to renew their contract.
Disney asked YouTube to add ABC ahead of Election Day. YouTube TV said in the past two elections, its viewers largely did not watch ABC.
The Disney YouTube TV blackout has DWTS fans wondering if they will be able to watch Tuesday night's live episode.
YouTube TV customers are furious with the ongoing dispute involving the streaming platform and Disney, and every passing day continues to do both parties a tremendous disservice during one of the busiest sports periods of the year.
Disney's feud with Google and YouTube TV is reportedly costing the entertainment company a whopping $5 million a day.
The email further notes that Disney can always live-stream election coverage on the ABC News YouTube page — all for free and without restrictions.
Discussions on Reddit indicate that many YouTube TV users are switching to or considering a move to DirecTV following the Disney debacle.
YouTube TV is reportedly offering some subscribers a $10 monthly credit for six months as compensation for the loss of Disney channels.
After a year of culture wars, price hikes, and now the fury of sports fans amid the YouTube TV dispute, Disney is in its villain era.