Jimmy Kimmel talks his Emmy award at ‘South Park’ premiere
Jimmy Kimmel joked that he kept his Emmy award mounted on the hood of his car at the “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut” premiere in 1999.
After an abrupt suspension, ABC confirmed “Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘ will return Tuesday evening with a slew of new guests.
The late-night talk show was suspended indefinitely on Sept. 17 following backlash from Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair Broadcast Group and the Federal Communications Commission over comments host Jimmy Kimmel made on a Sept. 15 episode regarding the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
On Monday, Sept. 22, the Walt Disney Company announced Kimmel’s show would return to air after “thoughtful conversations.” The show’s official Instagram page posted a photo of Kimmel smiling beside comedian and late-night sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez with a caption that read “We are back full of love.”
But while ABC decided to bring Kimmel back on-air, Nexstar and Sinclair will continue to preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with other coverage. While it’s still unclear what Kimmel may address tonight regarding his suspension, what is known is that he’ll be welcoming a few Hollywood stars now that his show is back.
Here’s what we know.
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ guests confirmed
Subject to change, ABC announced the following guests for its first batch of new “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” episodes this week:
“Twisters” star Glen Powell will be the first guest for Kimmel’s comeback episode. Powell will be discussing his leading role in the upcoming comedy series “Chad Powers.”Sarah McLachlan will perform as the musical guest following the Sept. 19 release of her new album, “Better Broken.”
The Canadian singer canceled a scheduled performance at a screening for “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – The Untold Story,” which premiered on Disney+ and Hulu on Sept. 21, to show support for “free speech,” seemingly in connection with Kimmel’s suspension.
ABC confirmed more guests for the week, including Ethan Hawke and Peyton Manning. However, the confirmed guests did not include comedian Wanda Sykes, who was scheduled to be a guest the evening the show was pulled from the air.
Guests on Jimmy Kimmel show for rest of the week
Wednesday, Sept. 24:
“The Lowdown” star Ethan Hawke”Abbott Elementary” actor Lisa Ann WalterMusical Guest: YUNGBLUD
Thursday, Sept. 25:
Former NFL star Peyton Manning”The Paper” star Oscar NuñezMusical Guest: Alex GWhen does ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ return?
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is set to return Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 11:35 p.m. ET/10:35 p.m. CT.
Where can I watch ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’?
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” generally airs on ABC; however, ABC affiliates owned by Sinclair or Nexstar will not broadcast the Sept. 23 episode.
Other ways to watch ABC include the following platforms (follow the hyperlink for broadcast details in your area):
Episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” are available for streaming on Hulu the following day, and clips are posted to the show’s YouTube page.
Will ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ be back for good?
The status of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” remains uncertain despite ABC confirming the show will return for new episodes this week.
Nexstar and Sinclair have each decided to preempt the show with other coverage. While ABC has featured Kimmel’s late-night show since 2003, Kimmel’s contract is up in May 2026, according to The Associated Press and CNN.
Contributing: James Powel, USA TODAY