Jimmy Kimmel blackout ends after halt following comments on Charlie Kirk killing

Sinclair Broadcast Group is bringing Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show back to its ABC affiliate stations on Friday night, ending a days-long TV blackout for dozens of cities across the US. The blackout followed remarks the comedian made in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing.

“Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience,” Sinclair said in a statement on Friday afternoon. “We take seriously our responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honouring our obligations to air national network programming.”

Disney-owned ABC suspended Kimmel on September 17, following threats of potential repercussions from the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Prior to ABC’s decision, Nexstar, another affiliates group, had announced it would preempt *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*, and Sinclair also condemned the host. Even after Disney brought Kimmel back to its national airwaves on Tuesday, both Sinclair and Nexstar continued to preempt the show.

With Sinclair’s decision to resume airing the program, viewers in many affected cities will once again have access to Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show on their local ABC stations.
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