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Is Jimmy Kimmel back on TV?

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Jimmy Kimmel is back on TV after a suspension, with his return drawing massive ratings and significant online viewership. While ABC has reinstated his show, some local affiliates like Sinclair and Nexstar initially continued to preempt it, but Sinclair has now resumed airing it.

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Sinclair to resume airing ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after suspension

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  • Sinclair Broadcasting will resume airing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on its ABC affiliates.
  • The show had been preempted since September 17 after Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk. 6s
  • ABC Network placed Kimmel back on the air earlier, but Sinclair and Nexstar had not. 11s
  • Sinclair is now resuming the show, but there is no word if Nexstar will follow. 24s
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Sinclair to resume airing ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after suspension
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Scripps News
2 hours ago
Sinclair to resume airing ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after suspension

Sinclair Broadcasting will restart airing Jimmy Kimmel Live on its ABC Affiliates, beginning tonight, after previously preempting the show since September 17.

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV return draws massive ratings
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CBS America
2 days ago
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV return draws massive ratings

Jimmy Kimmel pulled in 6.2 million viewers during his first night back from suspension, despite 25% of ABC stations not airing the show.

Jimmy Kimmel's return racks up over 17 million views on social media
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Reuters
3 days ago
Jimmy Kimmel's return racks up over 17 million views on social media

Jimmy Kimmel's monologue on his late-night show racked up huge numbers on social media after his suspension by Disney, with more than 17 million views on YouTube and Instagram.

What Jimmy Kimmel said during emotional return to air
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CBS America
3 days ago
What Jimmy Kimmel said during emotional return to air

Jimmy Kimmel made an emotional return to his late-night TV show, addressing the controversy that led to his suspension and resuming his hosting duties.

Jimmy Kimmel makes emotional return with monologue about free speech
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CBC News
3 days ago
Jimmy Kimmel makes emotional return with monologue about free speech

Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night was emotional, and he resumed his show after being suspended by ABC's parent company, Disney.

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