Disney has confirmed that ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to broadcast on Tuesday following a brief—but highly publicized—suspension that sparked a national debate over free speech and media responsibility amid pressure from the Trump Administration.
In a statement, Disney explained the reasoning behind the decision: “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive.”
The company added that in the days following the suspension, they engaged in thoughtful discussions with Jimmy Kimmel, which ultimately led to the decision to bring the show back on air.
Disney announces ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will return on Tuesday:
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The suspension came after Kimmel made a somewhat vaguely worded comment on-air on Monday regarding the suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination case. Many interpreted his remarks as suggesting the suspect was a MAGA supporter, despite evidence to the contrary. The comment quickly went viral, drawing significant online backlash and fueling discussions about the limits and consequences of free speech in modern media.
Fans of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ can now look forward to new episodes returning as scheduled, as the late-night staple navigates its way back to the airwaves.