"On Monday, Disney-owned ABC said the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host would return and the show would resume on Tuesday. The controversy started on Wednesday, September 17, when Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr took aim at Kimmel's comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. Carr described Kimmel's comments as "sickest conduct possible" in an interview and said that the FCC would potentially need to review broadcast licenses."
"Hours after Carr's comments on Wednesday, ABC suspended the late-night television host following pressure from Sinclair and Nexstar, two major companies that own ABC affiliate stations. The situation had particularly high stakes for Nexstar, which is seeking the FCC's approval for a $6.2 billion M&A deal. Following Kimmel's suspension, Sinclair said that it wouldn't air Kimmel's show on its stations until "appropriate steps" were taken."
ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel after Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel's remarks about the death of Charlie Kirk, calling them the "sickest conduct possible" and suggesting a review of broadcast licenses. Suspension followed pressure from major station owners Sinclair and Nexstar; Nexstar faces high stakes as it seeks FCC approval for a $6.2 billion merger. Sinclair said it would not air the show until "appropriate steps" were taken, demanding an apology and donations to Kirk's family and Turning Point USA. Politicians and Hollywood figures criticized the suspension, late-night hosts reacted, and Disney announced the show will resume Tuesday.
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