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Jimmy Kimmel Live Returns Tonight as Sinclair and Nexstar Plan Preemptions

Disney reversed the indefinite suspension after days of public pressure, leaving many local stations planning blackouts.

Overview

  • ABC says the late-night show resumes Tuesday at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT after “thoughtful conversations” with Kimmel.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group will preempt the program across its 39 ABC affiliates and slot in local news in its place.
  • Nexstar has indicated it intends to keep the show off its ABC stations for the foreseeable future, creating further gaps.
  • FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr condemned Kimmel’s Sept. 15 segment and warned of potential regulatory consequences, intensifying the dispute.
  • Viewers in affected markets can still watch via DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV or Sling, use a VPN to access other ABC feeds, and stream on Disney Plus and Hulu the next day.