Jimmy Kimmel Live is back on air tonight following ABC’s suspension of Charlie Kirk comment. The controversial monologue of the host of the late night show sparks drama- will the comedian make TV shake up when he comes back? Recent developments on the controversy and what’s next.
Suppose you tuned in for laughs, only to spark a national firestorm. That Jimmy Kimmel to you – and the late-night legend is back tonight bolder than ever. Ready for the scoop?
Great news for Jimmy Kimmel fans. The king of late-night banter is sliding back into your living room tonight. Following a week-long suspension drama, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Finally made it to the ABC airwaves on September 23, 2025. It’s been just six days since he pulled the show over a sizzling monologue jab at Charles James Kirk who was an American right-wing political activist. Remember that line? Kimmel remarked that Kirk “killing” a debate – a shot that sparked social media like fireworks.
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Anger flooded in and what happened next? Critics slammed the comedian for crossing lines, and it took a low blow in the ongoing culture wars. Disney-owned ABC came to a standstill. No episodes were aired. Such affiliates as Sinclair Stations pulled their heels in, claiming to continue preempting. “We’re not budging,” one of the executives grumbled. Loyal audiences miss Kimmel and his sharp satire of the politics, celebrities, and the everyday absurdities of our real lives.
The twist however lies here: Disney first blinked. On Monday, they declared the comeback without any ambiguities. Jimmy Kimmel Live resumes on Tuesday. Kimmel himself? Not active on socials as of yet, but insiders say he is already prepping fresh segments – expect to see A-list guests and that signature smirk.
It is not the first time Kimmel has gotten backlash. The Oscar host has roasted both Trump and the Hollywood elite. Yet, rock-solid his show’s ratings? It has more than 2 million viewers each week, as it is a powerhouse in the late-night, together with Colbert and Fallon.
So, is Jimmy staying put? ABC sources suggest that negotiations for a contract would keep him on until 2026. Nevertheless, Sinclair’s boycott and online trolls are buzzing. Will the Charlie Kirk controversy fade away, or give rise to further feuds?
ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely following Charlie Kirk comments
Stay tuned in at 11:35 PM ET. Kimmel has now bounced back in his late-night TV show. What’s your take on this? Share your thoughts below.
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