Here’s the latest on Jimmy Kimmel and ABC based on recent reporting.
- Jimmy Kimmel’s show returned to ABC after a brief suspension in 2025. Disney and ABC said the suspension followed conversations about comments he made regarding the Charlie Kirk case, and that the show would resume after those discussions concluded.[2][3][5]
- The return was framed as a decision reached after “thoughtful conversations” between Kimmel and the network, with ABC noting that the pause was to avoid escalating a sensitive situation, and that Kimmel would continue hosting late-night on ABC.[3][5]
- Coverage at the time emphasized ratings and public reaction to the return, including strong viewership for the first night back and ongoing debates about free speech and accountability in late-night comedy.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent ABC-specific updates or gather a quick recap of the key events that led to the suspension and the subsequent return. I can also summarize the current status of Kimmel’s show in Portugal time zones, if that’s helpful.[3]
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