Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel
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Jimmy Kimmel was met with loud criticism for his remarks after Charlie Kirk's death. But now his show is set to return to the air.
Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel spoke for the first time as he returned to set Tuesday, following his abrupt suspension from ABC.
Kimmel returned to the air Tuesday night, six days after his remarks about the accused killer of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
Sinclair, who announced after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension that his slot would be replaced with a special on Charlie Kirk, shifted on those plans.
Jimmy Kimmel's ratings jumped Tuesday night after his show returned to ABC following Disney's pause over comments about Charlie Kirk's death.
Kelly argued that Kimmel – who faced backlash over his use of blackface – didn’t defend her when NBC canceled her show following controversial comments she made on the topic.
Charlie Kirk’s memorial service was held on September 21 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona. The event was also attended by Donald Trump, who remembered the Turning Point USA founder in his speech. As he wrapped up his speech, Donald Trump also took a jab at Jimmy Kimmel after the recent suspension of the show.
The suspension and return of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC after pressure from the FCC raises the question of what power the FCC has over free speech.