
ABC set at night is set up on shock today like “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” He returns to the air after a weekly suspension that caused controversy and associated will over his alleged comments on Charlie Kirk.
Disney reverse the suspension
Disney on Monday (September 22) confirmed that Kimmel’s show would return on Tuesday 23 September) after a temporary stop that began since September 17th. The network said that production was stopped “to prevent further ignition of the tense situation at the emotional moment for our country”. The company called Kimmel’s notes “poorly timed and insensitive”.
Kimmel criticized the efforts to create an alleged shooter as politically neutral and said that Trump’s supporters were trying to “earn political points” from Kirka’s death.
“We came across a few new minims with a desperate gang Maga, who desperately tried to characterize the child who murdered Charlie Kirk like anything else than one of them and was doing everything in their power to earn political points,” Kimmel said.
Why was the show withdrawn
The show was suspended after the Kimmel’s 15th September on the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who caused resistance and led to the apparent threats against Disney and ABC. Criticism has intensified when FCC chairman Brendan Carr warned about a podcast that the net could handle the matter in an “easy or in a hard way”.
Affiliate uncertainty
Despite Kimmel’s renewal, the largest owners of associated ABC companies remain divided. The Sinclair Broadcast Group said it would continue to submit a show with news programming, while interviews with ABC continue. The NexStar Media Group, which needs FCC approval for a fusion of $ 6.2 billion with Tegná, has not yet confirmed whether to broadcast Kimmel’s return.
President Donald Trump, who repeatedly encountered the transmitter, celebrated Kimmel’s suspension last week, called him abolition and again increased the prospect of pulling out FCC licenses from critical stores.
Hollywood will and Boycott pressure
The suspension caused strong criticism in Hollywood and a growing boycott campaign against Disney. Many industrial votes considered the decision to join political pressure.
The future of the show uncertain
Kimmel is expected to be controversial when he returns on Tuesday, although it is not clear whether he will issue an apology or edit his comment. His contract with ABC runs until May 2026 and leaves questions about the long -term future of one of the longest programs of late night.
How to watch
TV: “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” It broadcasts on ABC at 23:35 et / 22:35 CT, although some associated entities may not broadcast.
Streaming: Episodes are available on Hulo the next day, while live viewing is available via hulu.
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