Sinclair-owned ABC stations will bring 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' back to air Friday [View all]

Source: CNBC

Published Fri, Sep 26 2025 1:56 PM EDT Updated 11 Min Ago


Sinclair is returning “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to its ABC affiliate broadcast stations beginning Friday, the company said in a statement.

The announcement comes three days after Disney’s ABC broadcast network returned the late night program to its air after a nearly week-long suspension. Disney had temporarily suspended the late night show following comments Kimmel made about the alleged murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement.

“Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives,” Sinclair said in the Friday statement. “We have also witnessed troubling acts of violence, including the despicable incident of a shooting at an ABC affiliate station in Sacramento. These events underscore why responsible broadcasting matters and why respectful dialogue between differing voices remains so important.”

Broadcast station owner Sinclair, along with fellow broadcast station owner Nexstar Media Group
, said earlier this week they would continue to preempt the show, meaning it would be unavailable on local stations for roughly 20% of the country, while they evaluated the situation and continued discussions with Disney.

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