Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Late-Night Hosts React to Kimmel's Return
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show is back on ABC after being briefly taken off the air.
This came after Kimmel made comments about Charlie Kirk that caused controversy.
Other late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers are reacting to the return.
The FCC Chair also weighed in on the situation.
Some ABC stations decided not to air the show.
Jimmy Kimmel is returning to ABC on Tuesday.
The show was suspended following comments made by Kimmel.
Disney, after discussions, decided to bring back the show.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr commented on Kimmel's remarks.
Other late-night hosts, like Colbert and Meyers, reacted to the return.
- Who
- Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, FCC Chair Brendan Carr
- What
- Kimmel's show is returning to ABC after suspension
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- ABC
- Why
- Kimmel's comments on Charlie Kirk
Supporters of Kimmel/Free Speech
Critics of Kimmel's Remarks
Kimmel's Comments
Supporters of Kimmel/Free Speech
Supports may defend Kimmel's freedom of speech and question criticism.
Critics of Kimmel's Remarks
Critics believe Kimmel's comments were inappropriate or insensitive.
Show Suspension
Supporters of Kimmel/Free Speech
May criticize the initial preemption and the reasons behind it.
Critics of Kimmel's Remarks
May view the suspension as a necessary response to Kimmel's remarks.
- Key Figures
- Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, Brendan Carr
- Event
- Jimmy Kimmel's comments and subsequent show suspension
- Network
- ABC
- Station Groups
- Nexstar, Sinclair
- FCC Chair
- Brendan Carr
- Return Date
- Tuesday
Sources
‘Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver Says Nexstar, Sinclair Had To Get FCC’s “D*** Out Of Their Mouth” To Pull Kimmel
Last Week Tonight host defends Jimmy Kimmel following ABC suspension - Telegraph India
Howard Stern Says ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Amid Trump Pressure Is “Wrong For The Direction Of The Country”
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 'May Never Return' as Cousin Hints at 'Bombshell' Twist After Suspension
Brendan Carr blames ratings for ABC suspending Kimmel, even as more Republicans speak out against him
Andy Cohen On Kimmel Pause: “Silencing Your Enemies Is Un-American”
‘Last Week Tonight’ host John Oliver blasts Disney over Jimmy Kimmel suspension: ‘Giving the bully your lunch money…’
FCC Chairman Says His “Easy Way Or The Hard Way” Comment About Jimmy Kimmel Wasn’t Meant As A Threat To Pull Licenses If ABC Didn’t Fire Him
Sinclair Will Preempt Jimmy Kimmel’s Show When It Returns To ABC But Says Discussions Are Ongoing With Network
Jimmy Kimmel’s return confirmed after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments – will he apologise?