Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Nexstar and Sinclair Won't Air Jimmy Kimmel After Return
Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning to ABC, but not everyone will be able to watch.
Nexstar and Sinclair, who own many local ABC stations, have decided not to air the show.
This happened after Kimmel made some comments that upset some people.
The head of the FCC also warned the stations.
The stations will run other programs instead.
The situation is ongoing, and it is unclear when Kimmel will return to these stations.
Nexstar and Sinclair will not air Jimmy Kimmel Live! on their ABC affiliates.
The decision affects over 25% of ABC affiliates.
ABC announced it would resume broadcasting the show.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned stations before the show's suspension.
Discussions with ABC are ongoing to determine the show's potential return.
- Who
- Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, Nexstar, Sinclair, Brendan Carr
- What
- Nexstar and Sinclair will not air Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair
- Why
- Due to comments made by Jimmy Kimmel, warnings from FCC Chair Brendan Carr.
Free Speech and Creative Expression
Corporate Compliance and Political Pressure
Station Preemption
Free Speech and Creative Expression
Some see the preemptions as corporate capitulation and limiting free expression.
Corporate Compliance and Political Pressure
Stations want to foster respectful dialogue and avoid potentially offensive content.
FCC's Role
Free Speech and Creative Expression
The FCC's involvement raised concerns about regulatory overreach and censorship.
Corporate Compliance and Political Pressure
The FCC is acting in the interest of fair and balanced broadcasting.
- Show
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Network
- ABC
- Stations Preempting
- Nexstar and Sinclair
- FCC Chair
- Brendan Carr
- Percent of ABC Affiliates
- 25%
Sources
New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Drops Out Of WABC-TV Town Hall In Protest Of Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Zohran Mamdani pulls out of ABC town hall over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
Jimmy Kimmel Is Back: ABC Returning Late-Night Show On Tuesday
Politicians Call For ABC To “Stand Up For Itself” & “Sue The FCC”
Jimmy Kimmel Returns: What Led Disney To Bring Back ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ On Air?
FCC Chair Brendan Carr denies Government role in Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC, says, ‘It’s about ratings’
Disney says Kimmel will return to the air Tuesday, six days after suspension
Zohran Mamdani Cancels ABC Town Hall Event Over Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ to return Tuesday after brief suspension over Charlie Kirk remark, ABC says
Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC after suspension: What Disney lost in the fallout
Nexstar Stations Will Join Sinclair In Preempting Jimmy Kimmel When Host Returns To ABC Tonight
Stephen Colbert says he can finally ‘enjoy his Emmy Award’ after Jimmy Kimmel returns to air: ‘Our late-nightmare is finally over’
Disney should shut down ABC and transfer content to streaming, brokerage says
