US EditionKimmel’s return comes with high anticipation after Trump, FCC criticism
Jimmy Kimmel resumed his late-night show after a six-day suspension, addressing FCC threats and Trump criticism amid ongoing disputes over free speech and broadcast fines.
- Jimmy Kimmel resumed hosting his late-night program Tuesday following a nearly week-long hiatus caused by backlash over his remarks about Charlie Kirk.
- The suspension followed warnings from FCC Chair Brendan Carr directed at Disney and ABC, connected to Kimmel's critical remarks about Trump and concerns over restrictions on free speech.
- During his return, Jimmy Kimmel featured Robert De Niro unexpectedly portraying a mobster-like FCC chairman, while Kimmel criticized the FCC for allegedly employing mob-style tactics to restrict free speech.
- Kimmel accused the FCC of employing aggressive tactics to limit free expression, while Trump responded by criticizing Kimmel’s low ratings and alleging political bias in his programming.
- Despite network viewership declines, Kimmel emphasized strong online engagement and that late-night television continues thriving in new formats and platforms.
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Adam Schiff Questions FCC Over Its 'Political Retribution Against Media Outlets' After Kimmel Returns to Air
Sen. Adam Schiff and eight other senators sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday, questioning the FCC’s authority to commit so-called “political retribution against media outlets,” TheWrap has learned. The group of Democrats further suggested Carr and President Donald Trump have been conducting “the most blatant and coordinated attack on the free press in American history.” “The chilling effects of …
The conductor Jimmy Kimmel, temporarily sent away after the sentences on Charlie Kirk, cried explaining that he didn't mean to play the murder of a young man.
OF COURSE: CNN’s Brian Stelter GUSHES over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return
OF COURSE: CNN’s Brian Stelter GUSHES over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return Jimmy Kimmel’s much heralded return to the airwaves finally happened. As expected, there has been significant gushing over Kimmel’s monologue. Among those gleefully squeeing, CNN Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter. Watch Stelter’s immediate reaction to the monologue, as aired on Laura Coates Live on Wednesday, January 24th, 2025: CNN's Brian Stelter gushes over Kimmel return monol…
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