Jimmy Kimmel's comeback show reached 6.26 million viewers, Disney says

Core Insights - Jimmy Kimmel's return to late-night television attracted 6.2 million viewers, despite not reaching nearly a quarter of ABC affiliates [1] - The viewership for Kimmel's show in the second quarter of this year averaged around 1.77 million viewers [2] - Late-night television is facing declining ratings and increased pressure from political figures, particularly from President Donald Trump and his allies [2] Viewership Data - Kimmel's latest episode marked a significant increase in viewership compared to the average of 1.77 million viewers in the second quarter [2] - The ratings were based on Nielsen Preliminary Fast National Live+Same Day Program Ratings for Tuesday [1] Industry Context - The late-night TV industry is currently grappling with challenges related to declining ratings [2] - Political pressures are influencing the dynamics of late-night television, particularly from the Trump administration [2]