Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show is set to return after Disney briefly suspended it last week. The 57-year-old host was taken off air following remarks he made about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
During his September 15 monologue, Kimmel criticized political reactions to the shooting. “This is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he called a friend,” he said, while mocking Donald Trump’s focus on White House renovations.
The comments sparked heated debate. ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! “to avoid further inflaming a tense situation,” according to Disney. But after what the company described as “thoughtful conversations,” the network confirmed the show will return Tuesday.
Support poured in from fans and Hollywood stars. Hundreds, including Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and Jennifer Aniston, signed a letter urging Americans to protect free speech. “Our voices should never be silenced by those in power,” it read.
Kimmel’s return reignites debate over free expression, politics, and respect in difficult times — raising questions that go far beyond late-night TV.
