Disney announced that “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will resume on ABC this Tuesday, following a six-day suspension due to threats from the FCC chairman regarding Kimmel’s remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
ABC’s parent company explained the suspension was to prevent escalating tensions during a sensitive time for the nation.
Disney acknowledged that Kimmel’s remarks were “ill-timed and insensitive,” but after discussions, it’s been decided to air the show again on Tuesday.
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ABC halted Kimmel’s show on Wednesday after Carr threatened legal action against broadcasters airing Kimmel. Several local ABC affiliates, including Nexstar, which seeks FCC approval for a merger with Tegna, opted to drop the show.
On Friday, Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz criticized Carr’s threat as perilous.
President Donald Trump had earlier supported the suspension, suggesting broadcasters lose licenses over negative coverage of his administration, intensifying the free speech debate.
