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Jimmy Kimmel's return monologue racks up nearly 19 million views on social media

Jimmy Kimmel's return monologue on ABC broke YouTube records with over 15 million views, despite some affiliates boycotting the show amid political tensions involving Donald Trump.

  • Jimmy Kimmel returned to his show after being suspended by ABC due to comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination, which resulted in backlash from political figures including Donald Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
  • Kimmel's opening monologue received nearly 19 million views on social media, where reactions were split between praise and accusations of faking emotion regarding Kirk's death.
  • Despite his return, some ABC affiliates opted not to air the episode, which reduced his audience reach, while Kimmel emphasized the importance of free speech in his remarks.
  • Political figures like California Governor Gavin Newsom praised Kimmel's return, contrasting it with criticisms from Trump, who threatened legal action against ABC.
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