Disney says ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ will return to ABC on Tuesday
More than 400 celebrities joined a boycott of Disney+ after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension over political comments, causing significant subscription cancellations and financial losses.
- Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC after a brief suspension, as confirmed by the Walt Disney Company.
- The suspension followed comments Kimmel made about the shooting of Charlie Kirk, which caused backlash from Republican supporters.
- Disney stated that conversations with Kimmel influenced the decision to bring back the show after it was previously announced to be 'preempted indefinitely.'
- Critics claimed the suspension was linked to concerns over regulatory approval related to Nexstar's plans to acquire Tegna.
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ABC reinstates Kimmel after short suspension
NEW YORK — ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show Tuesday in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returning to ABC on Tuesday after show’s suspension
shutterstock_1042295212-1872333ABC announced on Monday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to the air on Tuesday night. A spokesperson for the Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC, said in a statement: “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to
Charlie Kirk: Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show set to return Tuesday after sudden suspension
ABC announced Monday that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to air on Tuesday night, ending a surprise, week-long suspension that ignited a heated debate over free speech and political pressure in U.S. broadcasting. The late-night program, owned by Disney’s ABC network, was abruptly pulled last Wednesday following a backlash from conservative groups over Kimmel’s remarks about the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension ca…
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