Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, has been reinstated across all ABC channels following a week-long suspension. The decision comes after Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group, which operate numerous ABC affiliates nationwide, reversed their initial ban on the show. The controversy stemmed from Kimmel’s comments regarding the death of conservative figure Charlie Kirk during his September 15 monologue. Kimmel’s remarks, which criticized former President Donald Trump and his allies for their response to Kirk’s murder, sparked widespread backlash. Sinclair and Nexstar initially pulled the show, citing concerns over Kimmel’s tone, but later reinstated it after receiving feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders. Kimmel, who was briefly suspended by ABC, returned to the network on Tuesday, addressing the controversy in his opening monologue. He expressed regret for his earlier comments but also criticized Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr for what he described as ‘mob’ censorship tactics. The reinstatement of the show has reignited debates about free speech, with some viewers canceling their Disney+ subscriptions in protest. Despite the controversy, Kimmel’s return episode drew record ratings, with 6.26 million viewers tuning in live. Meanwhile, Trump expressed disappointment over Kimmel’s reinstatement, calling it a ‘fake news’ decision. Sinclair and Nexstar have stated that discussions with ABC and Disney are ongoing, with both companies emphasizing their commitment to protecting the First Amendment.