Summary
Jimmy Kimmel is returning to his late-night show on ABC after it was suspended for a week. The show was initially pulled due to comments Kimmel made about the political climate following a tragic incident. Disney faced financial impacts from the show's suspension, prompting the decision to reinstate it.
Key Facts
- Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended by ABC on September 17.
- The suspension happened because of comments Kimmel made about reactions to a political event.
- Disney owns ABC and decided to suspend the show to avoid escalating tensions.
- Disney experienced a drop in its stock market value, losing close to $5 billion.
- Consumers were canceling subscriptions to Disney's streaming services as a protest.
- Kimmel's show will air again on Tuesday at 11:35 p.m. ET.
- Some local ABC affiliates will show news instead of Kimmel's show.
- The show's suspension led to criticism from lawmakers, celebrities, and viewers.
