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ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to the air, with millions of people expected to watch to see how he addresses his nearly week-long suspension. But on Tuesday, station owner Nexstar joined Sinclair in saying it will not air Kimmel’s show.
Host set to return to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension
The Associated Press · Posted: Sep 23, 2025 11:47 AM EDT | Last Updated: 15 minutes ago
Jimmy Kimmel arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles in September 2022. Nexstar said Tuesday they will not air Kimmel’s show, despite Disney returning it to the airwaves. (Aude Guerrucci/Reuters)
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to the air Tuesday, after a nearly weeklong suspension that triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech. But two groups of ABC affiliates that denounced Kimmel last week said they would not carry his return.
Nexstar Media Group said it would continue to pre-empt the show, “pending assurances that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.”
Sinclair Broadcast Group said it would also keep Kimmel off its stations.
The two corporations collectively control about a quarter of ABC affiliates.
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