Overview

• Disney reinstated Jimmy Kimmel Live after several days of talks, saying some of his earlier remarks were inappropriate and that the pause aimed to avoid inflaming tensions.
• In his opening monologue, Kimmel said he never intended to make light of the killing of Charlie Kirk and positioned his return as a stand for free speech.
• Nexstar and Sinclair said their stations would not air the show despite ABC’s decision, leaving many local markets without the broadcast as discussions with the network continue.
• President Donald Trump criticized the reinstatement on Truth Social and threatened legal action against ABC, referencing a prior multimillion‑dollar settlement with the network.
• Critics alleged FCC chair Brendan Carr exerted pressure related to the suspension, a claim he denies, while viewers in affected areas could still access the program via Hulu or Disney+.