ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
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- ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after suspension over comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
- Kimmel’s remarks sparked backlash, leading Nexstar and Sinclair to pull his show from their stations.
- President Trump criticized Kimmel and called for other late-night hosts to be fired.
- Kimmel expressed concerns about potential government crackdowns on comedians in a previous interview.
- The suspension occurred amid broader tensions between the Trump administration and media.
- FCC’s Brendan Carr warned about consequences for Kimmel’s remarks prior to the suspension.
- Over 430 Hollywood and Broadway stars signed an ACLU letter defending free speech in light of Kimmel’s suspension.
- ABC’s 'The View' criticized Disney’s decision to suspend Kimmel.