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Sinclair ABC Stations Won’t Air ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ for Now, Will ‘Evaluate Potential Return’

  • ABC and its parent company Walt Disney announced the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
  • The show was put on an indefinite hiatus after Kimmel made controversial remarks regarding the political background of the individual accused of killing Charlie Kirk following the shooting on September 10 in Utah.
  • The suspension followed a warning by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and was accompanied by criticism from political figures, celebrity support for Kimmel, and concerns about free speech and political pressure on media companies.
  • Disney stated Kimmel's comments were ill-timed and insensitive but reached the decision to reinstate the show after talks involving Kimmel and company leadership, emphasizing the move was guided by the company’s best interest.
  • The reinstatement highlights ongoing national debates on free speech, media regulation, and political violence amid reactions from Democrats, celebrities, and supporters of both Kimmel and Charlie Kirk.
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'We have to speak out,' Jimmy Kimmel says in his late-night return

The comedian was suspended for nearly a week by ABC's parent company, Disney, before returning to airwaves on Tuesday night.

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