Sinclair agrees to bring back 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to its ABC stations

"Sinclairand fellow broadcast giant Nexstar, which together own about a quarter of ABC stations, had refused to air Kimmel's show after the late-night host's comments about Charlie Kirk's killer, which were denounced by FCC chair Brendan Carr. ABC temporarily suspended the show nationally last week, but brought it back on Tuesday night. Nexstar hasn't yet lifted its suspension on Kimmel's show."

""It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man," Kimmel said. "I don't think there's anything funny about it." Sinclair had previously made a list of demands for the late-night host, including an apology by Kimmel to Kirk's family and a "meaningful" donation to Turning Point USA, the conservative nonprofit that Kirk founded and ran until his death. Sinclair did not indicate in its statement that those terms had been met."

""Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to ABC affiliate stations controlled by Sinclair on Friday night after just over a week, the company said on Friday afternoon. "Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience," Sinclair said. "We take seriously our responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honoring our obligations to air national network programming.""

Sinclair agreed to resume airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on its ABC affiliate stations after just over a week off the air, citing feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders. Sinclair emphasized obligations to provide accurate, engaging programming for local communities while honoring national network schedules. ABC temporarily suspended the show nationally and reinstated it the following week. Nexstar, which along with Sinclair owns about a quarter of ABC stations, continues its suspension. Kimmel expressed remorse in an emotional monologue, and Sinclair previously sought an apology and a donation to Turning Point USA, without confirming those demands were met.

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