Summary
The Sinclair Broadcast Group announced that it will start showing Jimmy Kimmel Live! again on its ABC stations after removing the show for a week. This decision comes after Kimmel made controversial comments about the death of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. Sinclair cited feedback from viewers and advertisers as part of their decision to reinstate the program.
Key Facts
- Sinclair Broadcast Group owns many local ABC stations across the United States.
- Sinclair stopped airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Kimmel's remarks about Charlie Kirk's death on September 15.
- The show returned to air after ABC initially suspended it following pressure from federal and broadcast officials.
- Sinclair decided to bring back the show after feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders.
- Discussions between Sinclair and ABC’s parent company, Disney, are ongoing but no new measures have been adopted.
- Kimmel’s return episode attracted 6.26 million viewers despite many stations not showing it.
- Sinclair viewers in cities like Washington, DC, can now watch Kimmel again.
- Kimmel expressed regret for his previous comments but also criticized President Trump and FCC chair Brendan Carr over their reactions.
