New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The streaming landscape took a dramatic turn last month when Disney+ and Hulu experienced a notable spike in both cancellations and new subscriptions - a curious contradiction that has left analysts puzzling over shifting audience loyalties.

According to figures released by research firm Antenna, the two platforms endured their most volatile subscriber activity in months, triggered by an unexpected controversy surrounding a popular late-night talk show.

The incident began on September 17, when ABC announced that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would be suspended "indefinitely." The decision came just days after the host made remarks on air about "the MAGA gang" attempting to exploit the tragedy involving the murder suspect of...