Jimmy Kimmel Live! Reinstated by ABC After Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Comments
Jimmy Kimmel's show returns to ABC after suspension for controversial comments on Charlie Kirk's killing, sparking free speech debate and celebrity condemnation.
ABC to bring Jimmy Kimmel's show back after suspension
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ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, and his show will return Tuesday
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Whoopi Goldberg addresses The View’s ‘silence’ on Kimmel suspension
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Overview
- Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was suspended indefinitely by ABC last week following controversial comments he made about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- The suspension sparked widespread condemnation from Hollywood figures, unions, and lawmakers, with many celebrities signing an open letter and boycotting Disney's streaming services in protest.
- ABC officially reinstated "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after a week-long suspension, with the show returning Tuesday following intense public pressure and free speech debates.
- President Donald Trump celebrated the initial suspension, while former President Barack Obama criticized actions against media companies, and FCC head Brendan Carr had warned Kimmel.
- The controversy saw "The View" hosts address their initial silence, explaining shared parent company, and discussing broader free speech implications and government pressure.
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Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally by presenting a balanced account of the events surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's show suspension and return. They include diverse reactions from both supporters and critics, attribute strong opinions directly to their sources, and provide factual context without employing loaded language in their own narrative.
"After being pulled off the air nearly a week ago, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return on Tuesday, The Walt Disney Company announced Monday."
CBS News"White House communications director Steven Cheung is slamming both shows."
Deadline"The reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel’s show comes after a wave of support from Hollywood stars advocating for freedom of speech."
Chicago Sun-Times""Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is returning to TV, less than a week after the Walt Disney Company announced it had pulled Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show off the air due to controversial comments about the death of Charlie Kirk."
USA TODAY"The announcement ends an impasse that had drawn national attention, plunging Disney into a political firestorm at the intersection of debates over free speech and “cancel culture.”"
NBC News"The hosts of "The View" were highly critical of Kimmel's suspension on their Sept. 22 show, though they directed most of their ire at the Trump administration and Carr rather than ABC itself."
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Jimmy Kimmel criticized the response to Charlie Kirk's shooting, suggesting that some were trying to politicize the incident and described President Donald Trump as being more focused on non-urgent matters like building a new White House ballroom rather than Kirk's death.
The suspension sparked widespread condemnation from Hollywood figures, unions, and lawmakers; many celebrities signed an open letter protesting the suspension and boycotted Disney's streaming services.
President Donald Trump celebrated the initial suspension of Kimmel, whereas former President Barack Obama criticized actions taken against media companies, highlighting concerns about free speech.
Free speech debates and public pressure were significant factors leading to ABC reinstating 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after a week-long suspension, as many viewed the suspension as a violation of free expression.
Hosts of 'The View' addressed their initial silence on the matter by discussing their shared parent company with ABC and exploring broader implications of free speech and government pressure on media.
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