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ABC Reinstates Jimmy Kimmel Live, Host Returns Tuesday

The reversal follows days of talks with Kimmel under the glare of threatened FCC penalties.

Overview

  • Walt Disney Company confirmed the late-night show will resume Tuesday after several days of discussions with the host.
  • ABC had halted production last week after Kimmel’s monologue referenced the killing of Charlie Kirk and included remarks about President Donald Trump.
  • Coverage of FCC chair Brendan Carr’s public warnings about potential sanctions against ABC and Disney preceded the pause in the show.
  • Actors, writers, and TV hosts urged fans to cancel ESPN, Disney+, and Hulu subscriptions, with some creators announcing a freeze on work with Disney.
  • Reports described protests outside Disney’s Burbank headquarters and a sharp drop in the company’s share price following the suspension.