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This image released by Disney shows Jimmy Kimmel hosting his late night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (Randy Holmes/Disney via AP)

Kimmel returns, says he never meant to make light of Kirk's killing

Jimmy Kimmel returned to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday after an almost weeklong suspension, saying he never intended to make light of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and apologizing to anyone who found his remarks hurtful.

April 28, 2026

ABC says Jimmy Kimmel off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled off air indefinitely after backlash over his monologue criticizing MAGA supporters’ response to the killing of conservative figure Charlie Kirk at a Utah campus event.

September 18, 2025