Mon Sep 22 22:14:58 UTC 2025: **Headline: Jimmy Kimmel Live Returns After Suspension Sparked by Charlie Kirk Comments**
**Los Angeles, CA** – “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will resume airing on Tuesday, Disney announced Monday, ending a six-day suspension of the late-night talk show. The suspension followed controversial remarks made by Kimmel about conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the wake of Kirk’s assassination.
The show was pulled from ABC’s lineup on September 17th after Kimmel’s jokes about the political reaction to the killing. This decision sparked widespread criticism and calls for boycotts against Disney and its streaming services.
According to Reuters, Disney CEO Bob Iger, Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden, and Kimmel engaged in discussions over the weekend that ultimately led to the decision to reinstate the show. Sources familiar with the matter claim that the move was driven by what was in the entertainment company’s best interest, rather than external pressure from the FCC or station owners.
The initial suspension was reportedly triggered by threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who warned of potential investigations and regulatory action against broadcasters airing Kimmel’s show. This came after Kimmel drew criticism for his remarks about the assassination of Kirk, a prominent conservative voice, during his show last Monday.
Kimmel is expected to address the controversy when the show returns. The situation has drawn attention from across the political spectrum, with former President Trump, who has a history of targeting unfavorable media coverage, celebrating Kimmel’s initial suspension. Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, criticized FCC Chairman Carr’s threat.
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