Summary
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to ABC after Disney lifted its suspension, but the show will not be aired by two large network affiliates, Sinclair and Nexstar. These affiliates own a significant portion of ABC stations, affecting the show's reach. The suspension followed remarks by Kimmel that led to concerns from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Key Facts
- Disney owns ABC, which airs "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
- Disney suspended the show after Jimmy Kimmel made remarks about Charlie Kirk.
- Sinclair and Nexstar, two major affiliate operators, will not air the show.
- Sinclair and Nexstar control 70 out of 250 ABC stations in the U.S.
- Nexstar is involved in a merger with Tegna, needing FCC approval.
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned stations about potential fines or losing licenses if they aired Kimmel.
- Nexstar's decision is seen as an attempt to gain favor for its merger plans.
- Affiliate stations license content from networks and pay fees for air time.
