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Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes Trump, Says He Never Meant to Make Light of Kirk’s Killing in TV Return
Jimmy Kimmel returned after a brief suspension triggered by political backlash, with Sinclair and Nexstar affiliates still pre-empting his show amid a national free speech debate.
- On Tuesday, Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television after a nearly weeklong suspension, as ABC reinstated him following backlash against parent company Disney with staffers reporting relief and a standing ovation.
- ABC suspended the show last Wednesday after Jimmy Kimmel's monologues about the accused suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing sparked an angry reaction and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened regulatory action.
- Kimmel opened his 16-minute monologue by saying 'it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man' and praised Erika Kirk for forgiving her husband's killer, emphasizing his emotional apology.
- Two station groups, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they'd pre-empt Kimmel's show on about a quarter of ABC stations, including Washington, D.C.; St. Louis; Nashville, Tennessee; and Richmond, Virginia, while Disney faced cancellations and explained the suspension.
- The episode sparked a national debate about free speech, with an American Civil Liberties Union letter backed by entertainers and Democratic lawmakers questioning local affiliates and corporate station owners.
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Jimmy Kimmel returns from suspension, late-night show reaches ratings high - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
WASHINGTON — Millions of people tuned in to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday to watch the host’s return to late-night television after a nearly week-long suspension, propelling the show to a 10-year ratings high among adult viewers, ABC said.
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