Overview

• The late-night show returned Sept. 23 with Sarah McLachlan performing “Better Broken,” the title track of her new album released Sept. 19.
• In an emotional monologue, Kimmel said he never intended to make light of the murder of a young man and acknowledged his comments felt ill-timed or unclear.
• ABC had suspended the show over Kimmel’s remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk before reinstating it after discussions with the host.
• Stations owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group declined to air the episode, keeping nearly 70 ABC affiliates off the broadcast.
• McLachlan recently canceled a Los Angeles premiere performance for the Lilith Fair documentary in what she called a free-speech gesture, and her team said the Kimmel appearance was booked months in advance to promote her album and the film.