Summary
Sinclair Broadcast Group will resume airing Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show on its ABC affiliate stations after a brief blackout. This decision follows controversy over Kimmel's comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. Sinclair had suspended the show due to these remarks amid calls for Kimmel to apologize.
Key Facts
- Sinclair Broadcast Group is bringing back Jimmy Kimmel’s show on its ABC stations starting Friday.
- The show was previously blacked out due to Kimmel's comments following the death of Charlie Kirk.
- Disney-owned ABC suspended Kimmel on September 17 after concerns from the FCC.
- Sinclair operates 38 ABC affiliate stations across the U.S.
- Sinclair had asked Kimmel to apologize and donate to Turning Point USA, Kirk’s nonprofit.
- The blackout led to discussions about free speech and media influence in the U.S.
- Sinclair stated that the decision to preempt the show was made independently of government influence.
