The Walt Disney Company in a new statement says the move was made "to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country."
BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show will return to ABC's airwaves on Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company says.[image or embed]
" NBC News (@nbcnews.com) Sep 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It now appears ABC was merely reacting to what they felt would be a huge fallout from its viewers over Kimmel's comments.
#16 | POSTED BY EBERLY
Seems they are reacting/caving to terrorist threats, from "Groypers".
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Democrats React to Jimmy Kimmel's Return From Suspension
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... Democrats, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, reacted to the news Monday afternoon that Jimmy Kimmel is being reinstated to host his ABC late-night show.
Some took shots at Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, who publicly warned that broadcasters airing content like Kimmel's could face regulatory review, a statement critics argued was intended to pressure networks into compliance.
Why It Matters
The decision to pull Kimmel from the air came as national debate on political memorials, free-speech protections and responses to political violence followed conservative activist Charlie Kirk's September 10 assassination. ...
What To Know
Newsom posted to X on Monday in reaction to the move, "Thank you to everyone but @BrendanCarrFCC. This is a win for free speech everywhere."
Democratic influencer Harry Sisson wrote on X, "BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel's show will return on September 23rd! Disney and ABC were terrified of the boycotts and they caved to the people. Your voice is effective. Huge win!"
He said in a separate post, "MAGA is in total shambles over Jimmy Kimmel getting reinstated. The boycotts worked and they hate it!"
Chris Jackson, a Democratic Party activist, posted, "Kimmel is back! Cry more, Donald! He said in a separate post, "Let this be a warning to every spineless executive thinking about caving to MAGA threats: the other side pays your salaries too -- if not more. Don't forget who's really keeping your lights on." ...
Adam Parkhomenko
@adamparkhomenko.bsky.social
2m
So let's get this straight:
Jimmy Kimmel criticizes the far-right.
ABC says he's back on air.
And Sinclair run by a guy who personally dropped $250K into Turning Point USA tells him he can only be broadcast if he donates to Turning Point USA himself.
Judd Legum
@juddlegum.bsky.social
1h
UPDATE: Sinclair is NOT going to broadcast Jimmy Kimmel, even though ABC is resuming production.
Sinclair has demanded that Kimmel personally donate to Turning Point USA, a right-wing political organization.
David Smith, executive chairman of Sinclair, donated 250K to Turning Point USA last year.
bsky.app
@#35 ... Time to set the DVR to record ol' Jimmy! ...
I had deleted the recording ~appointments~ on the TiVo here when he was cancelled.
But I have re-instituted those ~appointments~ going forward.
Pink Floyd - Fearless (1971)
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Lyrics excerpt ...
genius.com
...
[Verse 1]
You say the hill's too steep to climb
Chiding
You say you'd like to see me try
Climbing
You pick the place and I'll choose the time
[Chorus]
And I'll climb the hill in my own way
Just wait a while for the right day
And as I rise above the tree line and the clouds
I look down, hear the sound of the things you said today...
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