Posted on 09/20/2025 2:29:17 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Jimmy Kimmel is working with ABC's parent company Disney to bring his late-night show back after it was indefinitely suspended due to his monologue about Charlie Kirk, according to insiders.
Three sources with knowledge of the conversations told Variety that compromises are in the works for Jimmy Kimmel Live! to return to television.
Sinclair, the media corporation that owns multiple ABC affiliate stations, previously called on the host to apologize and donate to Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA.
Another major station owner, Nexstar, also announced it would pull the show from their stations following comments from Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, which alluded to action against ABC.
'We can do this the easy way or the hard way,' Carr said during a podcast interview following backlash to Kimmel's comments.
'These companies can find ways to change conduct and take actions on Kimmel, or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead'.
Disney then announced that the show would be suspended 'indefinitely,' sparking widespread backlash and debate over free speech concerns.
Sources familiar with the conversations told Variety that it's unclear what conditions Kimmel would return under, and whether he has decided to apologize or make the donation that Sinclair demanded.
Disney and ABC are in talks to bring back Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the show was suspended indefinitely
Disney and ABC were put under pressure by the FCC to suspend Kimmel's show following his comments about Charlie Kirk
Kimmel slammed the 'MAGA gang' for trying to politicize Charlie Kirk's assassination, which prompted backlash from the FCC and President Trump
The outlet also reported that insiders revealed Kimmel was 'mindful' of how the suspension could impact his staff, which includes around 200 people.
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“SENSATIONAL” IS A WORD THAT NEVER CAN APPLY TO KIMMEL
THE LOW LOSES $$$$$$$$ HAND OVER FIST.
HOW DO STOCKHOLDERS LIKE THAT?
200 people help on the show?
I guess they are the ones who wipe his ass. He wont be coming back, the affiliates dont want anything to do with him, as long as they dont budge his show doesnt return
I’ve never seen the draw to him.
a deception to pacify the terrorists?
Failed Kimmel coming back to fail again ?
Does he really think he will get new viewers? He was fired for having so few in the first place. He isn’t entertaining.
Funny?
The author of this piece should be ashamed of themselves. What an absolute lie to portray that as being what caused the controversy.
He’s gonna get a spot on The View.
Unfortunately, he will get a hero’s welcome, because most people, on both sides, don’t know what really happened.
He should invoke the DEI new hire of ‘holy father’...
Hahahaha
The only way to make him funny is to use AI to substitute him for Johnny Carson in some old episodes. Just his image - leave his voice at home.
Part of it is that affiliates weren't happy about it. The biggest part is the show wasn't making money,
But the FCC Chair gave Kimmel him a huge "get out of jail" free card. I hope Kimmel gives Brenan Carr a huge present - he saved his career.
At this point most people think Kimmel got pulled for being critical of Trump. We must not delude ourselves MSM is still very powerful.
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