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Sinclair-owned ABC stations will bring 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' back to air Friday
CNBC· 2025-09-26 17:57
Group 1 - Sinclair is returning "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to its ABC affiliate broadcast stations starting Friday [1] - The return follows a nearly week-long suspension by Disney's ABC network due to comments made by Kimmel regarding the alleged murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and President Trump's MAGA movement [2] - Sinclair received feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders, emphasizing the importance of responsible broadcasting and respectful dialogue [3] Group 2 - Sinclair owns approximately 40 ABC affiliate stations in the U.S., while Nexstar Media Group owns about 30 [4] - The show will remain unavailable on local stations for roughly 20% of the country as Sinclair and Nexstar evaluate the situation and continue discussions with Disney [3]