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Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension that triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump's ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics.

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  1. Sep 23, 2025Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension
  2. Sep 24, 2025Jimmy Kimmel clarifies he didn't mean to make light of Charlie Kirk's killing in late-night return

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Last development · Sep 24, 2025 — Jimmy Kimmel clarifies he didn't mean to make light of Charlie Kirk's killing in late-night return

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Charleston Gazette-MailLean Left· 370d ago

Kimmel gives emotional monologue but no apologies in return to late night

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show on Tuesday. See all the highlights.

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night sparks reactions from celebrities and politicians

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 370d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Kimmel returns to late night with an emotional monologue but no apologies following suspension

NPRLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night after nearly week-long suspension

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel clarifies he didn't mean to make light of Charlie Kirk's killing in late-night return

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel clarifies he didn't mean to make light of Charlie Kirk's killing in late-night return

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel clarifies he didn't mean to make light of Charlie Kirk's killing in late-night return

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel clarifies he didn't mean to make light of Charlie Kirk's killing in late-night return

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel clarifies he didn't mean to make light of Charlie Kirk's killing in late-night return

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel clarifies he didn't mean to make light of Charlie Kirk's killing in late-night return

NBC New YorkLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel clarifies he didn't mean to make light of Charlie Kirk's killing in late-night return

WISH-TV IndianapolisLean Left· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing

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WHEC RochesterCenter· 370d ago

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing

WMURCenter· 370d ago

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing

KYMA YumaCenter· 370d ago

Jimmy Kimmel returns to his late night show

WHDH BostonLean Left· 370d ago

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel makes return to late night - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 370d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Kimmel returns to late night with an emotional monologue but no apologies following suspension

The Daily SignalRight· 370d ago

Kimmel Returns, and Washington Has Some Thoughts

The FederalistRight· 370d ago

Smug Jimmy Kimmel Returns To Late Night More Insufferable

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Winchester Star
MyNorthwestLean Right· 371d ago

Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension

Winchester StarLean Right· 371d ago

Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension

TownhallRight· 371d ago

Jimmy Kimmel Is Coming Back Tonight, but There's a Catch

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GizmodoLeft· 371d ago

Jimmy Kimmel Isn't Coming Back for Everyone. How to See If You Can Watch Tonight

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 371d ago

Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers React to Jimmy Kimmel Returning After ABC Lifts Suspension: “Late Nightmare Is Over”

The GuardianLean Left· 371d ago

‘Our late-nightmare is over’: TV hosts celebrate Jimmy Kimmel’s return to air

Al JazeeraLean Left· 371d ago

Jimmy Kimmel’s show to return on Tuesday after Disney lifts suspension

DeadlineLean Left· 371d ago

Late-Night Hosts React To Jimmy Kimmel’s Return: “Our Long National Late-Nightmare Is Over”

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