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Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Draws Record Ratings With 6.2M TV Viewers and 15M YouTube Views

Jimmy Kimmel returned with a record 6.3 million viewers after a weeklong suspension sparked by backlash over comments on Charlie Kirk's killing and sparked a free speech debate.

  • Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show after a suspension, gaining a record 6.26 million viewers on ABC, the largest audience ever for his time slot, and 15 million YouTube views shortly after his monologue aired.
  • Kimmel's suspension was influenced by comments he made regarding Charlie Kirk's assassination, prompting backlash from various political figures, including Trump and Congressman Robert Garcia.
  • During his return, Kimmel expressed gratitude to those who supported his right to free speech and acknowledged that his comments were misunderstood, stating it was never his intention to make light of the murder.
  • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr denied that the federal government influenced Kimmel's suspension, but it sparked discussions about free speech and censorship implications in media.
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TV Blackbox broke the news in on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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