Date: September 22, 2025 Network: ABC (owned by Disney)
Disney announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to air on Tuesday, six days after suspending the show.
The suspension followed FCC threats over Kimmel’s remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which were deemed “ill-timed and insensitive” by Disney.
Behind the Decision:
Disney paused production to avoid “further inflaming a tense situation” amid national unrest.
After weekend talks between Kimmel, Disney CEO Bob Iger, and Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden, the company opted to resume the show.
The move is seen as a media pushback against President Trump’s crackdown on critical speech.
What’s Next:
Kimmel is expected to address the controversy on-air.
Unclear whether major affiliates like Nexstar and Sinclair will resume broadcasting the show.
(Source Reuters)
—Agencies
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