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

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The company pulled the program after host Jimmy Kimmel made remarks following the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk that many viewers found offensive.

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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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