Overview

• Disney/ABC said the late-night program returns Tuesday after last week’s suspension over Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
• Nexstar announced it will continue to preempt the show on its ABC affiliates, joining Sinclair, which said it will replace the program with news content.
• The blackout across dozens of affiliates covers about 25% of ABC’s national reach, limiting access in markets including Washington, Seattle, Nashville and Salt Lake City.
• Episodes remain available on Disney-owned streaming platforms, which the station groups noted as an alternative for viewers.
• Regulatory and business pressures frame the dispute, with FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly criticizing Kimmel and praising preemptions as Nexstar seeks approval for a $6.2 billion Tegna deal.