Disney ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension,  show to return on Tuesday

The network had suspended Kimmel indefinitely after comments he made about Charlie Kirk, who was killed on September 10, in a monologue

Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles in March 2024. File Picture: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Disney-owned network ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the company have said.

“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” said a statement from the network.