Overview

• Disney/ABC said the late‑night show will return on Tuesday after discussions with Jimmy Kimmel following last week’s halt.
• ABC initially suspended the program after FCC chair Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel’s comments and signaled potential regulatory action.
• More than 400 Hollywood figures and groups, including the ACLU, protested the suspension, while actors and hosts urged boycotts of Disney-owned streaming services.
• Affiliate carriage remains uncertain as Sinclair says it will not air the show for now and is in talks with ABC, with Nexstar’s plans still unclear.
• Coverage noted that Kimmel’s monologue included a claim about the suspect’s political views that was later reported as inaccurate.