Summary
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show on ABC after a suspension related to comments about Trump's supporters. Many people, including celebrities and politicians, supported him, leading to his show's highest ratings in over 10 years.
Key Facts
- Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC's parent company, Disney, after making comments about Trump supporters.
- Kimmel's return episode attracted nearly 6.3 million TV viewers and 26 million views online.
- Over 400 artists signed a protest petition by the American Civil Liberties Union supporting Kimmel.
- Some people canceled Disney-owned streaming services in protest of Kimmel's suspension.
- Republican Senator Ted Cruz and other notable figures criticized government pressure on media companies.
- Kimmel's episode marked the highest-rated regular episode of his show in more than a decade.
