“Jimmy Kimmel Live” returned to ABC’s late-night television on Sept. 23, after being suspended for six-days over controversial remarks the host made on air about the assassination of Christian conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
The ABC network suspended the show indefinitely on Sept. 17 in response to Kimmel’s monologue about the suspected gunman. ABC had apologised for the “ill-timed and insensitive” comments.
Parent company Disney announced on Sept. 22 that it would bring back the show.
Station operators Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group have not agreed to air the show, but said they will continue preempting Kimmel’s show on streaming platforms, despite Disney’s action to lift its suspension. Nexstar operates 32 ABC stations across the United States, while Sinclair owns 30 ABC affiliate stations….