Overview

• Disney said it paused the show last week because some of Kimmel’s comments were inappropriate and unsensitive, and announced the return after intensive discussions with the host.
• Major affiliate groups Nexstar and Sinclair had said they would not carry the program, leaving distribution of the reinstated episodes uncertain.
• FCC chair Brendan Carr publicly warned Disney and ABC of potential consequences before the suspension, while President Trump praised the initial decision.
• More than 400 entertainers backed an ACLU open letter defending free speech as unions organized protests at Disney sites and called the suspension punitive.
• Industry reports cited subscriber cancellations and a multibillion‑dollar drop in Disney’s market value during the dispute.