Overview

• ABC says the late-night show will resume on Tuesday after a brief suspension tied to Kimmel’s remarks about the fatal attack on conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
• Disney said some of Kimmel’s comments were inappropriate or poorly timed and spent recent days in discussions with the host before deciding to restart production.
• Distribution is uncertain as major station groups Nexstar and Sinclair previously said they would not carry the program, and Sinclair now plans to air news in the time slot while holding talks with ABC.
• President Donald Trump celebrated the suspension on Truth Social, and FCC chair Brendan Carr praised Nexstar’s stance, while critics accused him of undue pressure that he denies.
• The pause prompted protests organized by SAG-AFTRA and public criticism from prominent entertainers, and online boycott calls against Disney continue.