US EditionDisney says ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ will return to ABC on Tuesday
- The Walt Disney Company announced on Monday, Sept. 22, that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return on Tuesday, Sept. 23, after being suspended last Wednesday.
- Disney suspended production to avoid inflaming tensions after Kimmel's Sept. 15 monologue about Tyler Robinson, charged with killing Charlie Kirk, sparked harsh criticism.
- The suspension drew widespread reaction, including condemnation from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, support from late-night hosts, and a viral boycott of Disney+ subscriptions.
- David Letterman called the suspension a "misery" and criticized firing out of fear of authoritarian pressure, while John Oliver called the suspension's pretext "laughably weak."
- Though the show will return, stations like Sinclair and Nexstar refuse to air it without Kimmel’s apology and other conditions, indicating ongoing broadcast disputes.
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to American television on Tuesday, Disney announced. Jimmy Kimmel's talk show was suspended indefinitely last week after the host made comments about the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Jimmy Kimmel to return to TV Tuesday after Disney backtracks on late night show’s suspension
Jimmy Kimmel will return to TV as the host of his late-night show on Tuesday, marking an about-face by the Walt Disney Company after its indefinite suspension of the show last week, according to a Monday statement from the media company.
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