Jimmy Kimmel will soon be back on the air.

His late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” — which Disney suspended following the host’s comments about the Charlie Kirk assassination — will return to ABC on Tuesday, the company announced.

“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.

The announcement came following days of backlash from those who viewed the suspension as a threat to freedom of speech – which included an open letter from more than 400 celebrities released Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Celebrities, politicians and many others reacted to the news of Kimmel’s return, with some supportive of the host and others criticizing the decision to put him back on the air.

“Cannot wait to hear @JimmyKimmel’s monologue tomorrow,” comedian and former talks how host Ellen DeGeneres wrote on Instagram.

Actor Ben Stiller posted celebratory emojis on X.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called out Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr.

“Thank you to everyone but @BrendanCarrFCC. This is a win for free speech everywhere,” he wrote on X.

Actor Mark Hamill, in a post on Threads, shared a screenshot of story with the headline “KIMMEL BACK!”

“Meltdown on ‘Truth’ Social in 5… 4… 3… 2…”, he wrote.

“Protest matters. Use your voice,” actor Alyssa Milano wrote on Instagram.

Actor Rosie O’Donnell wrote “the sun will come out – tomorrow #jimmykimmellive” in an Instagram caption.

Author Don Winslow wrote that Kimmel’s return was the result of Disney’s financial loss.

Senator Chuck Schumer wrote, “This is about fighting for free speech and against these abuses by Donald Trump and Brendan Carr.”

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi joked that Kimmel’s suspension and return to air could result in a ratings boost.

Not all celebrated Kimmel’s return.

ABC suspended Kimmel indefinitely on Wednesday after comments he made about Kirk, who was killed Sept. 10. Kimmel said “many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk” and that “the MAGA gang” was “desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.”

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Backlash to Kimmel’s comments was swift. Nexstar and Sinclair, two of ABC’s largest affiliate owners, said they would be pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from their stations.

ABC announced the suspension later that day — and, five days later, announced Kimmel’s return.

Media personality Piers Morgan, in response to Kimmel’s return to the air, wrote: “So, Kimmel wasn’t cancelled by Trump or the FCC after all – but temporarily suspended by his employer because they thought what he said was ill-timed and insensitive.”

Former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly and conservative commentator Matt Walsh both mentioned Kimmel’s brief suspension.

Andrew Kolvet, spokesman for Turning Point USA, the conservative organization founded by Charlie Kirk, called for Nextstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group, which own many ABC affiliate stations, to refuse to broadcast Kimmel’s show.

“Disney and ABC caving and allowing Kimmell back on the air is not surprising, but it’s their mistake to make. Nextstar and Sinclair do not have to make the same choice,” he wrote.

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Jimmy Kimmel will soon be back on the air.

His late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” — which Disney suspended following the host’s comments about the Charlie Kirk assassination — will return to ABC on Tuesday, the company announced.

“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.

The announcement came following days of backlash from those who viewed the suspension as a threat to freedom of speech – which included an open letter from more than 400 celebrities released Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Celebrities, politicians and many others reacted to the news of Kimmel’s return, with some supportive of the host and others criticizing the decision to put him back on the air.

“Cannot wait to hear @JimmyKimmel’s monologue tomorrow,” comedian and former talks how host Ellen DeGeneres wrote on Instagram.

Actor Ben Stiller posted celebratory emojis on X.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called out Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr.

“Thank you to everyone but @BrendanCarrFCC. This is a win for free speech everywhere,” he wrote on X.

Actor Mark Hamill, in a post on Threads, shared a screenshot of story with the headline “KIMMEL BACK!”

“Meltdown on ‘Truth’ Social in 5… 4… 3… 2…”, he wrote.

“Protest matters. Use your voice,” actor Alyssa Milano wrote on Instagram.

Actor Rosie O’Donnell wrote “the sun will come out – tomorrow #jimmykimmellive” in an Instagram caption.

Author Don Winslow wrote that Kimmel’s return was the result of Disney’s financial loss.

Senator Chuck Schumer wrote, “This is about fighting for free speech and against these abuses by Donald Trump and Brendan Carr.”

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi joked that Kimmel’s suspension and return to air could result in a ratings boost.

Not all celebrated Kimmel’s return.

ABC suspended Kimmel indefinitely on Wednesday after comments he made about Kirk, who was killed Sept. 10. Kimmel said “many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk” and that “the MAGA gang” was “desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.”

Television

5 hours ago

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to return Tuesday, Disney announces

Television

Sep 17

What did Jimmy Kimmel say? See comments that led to ABC pulling show

Backlash to Kimmel’s comments was swift. Nexstar and Sinclair, two of ABC’s largest affiliate owners, said they would be pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from their stations.

ABC announced the suspension later that day — and, five days later, announced Kimmel’s return.

Media personality Piers Morgan, in response to Kimmel’s return to the air, wrote: “So, Kimmel wasn’t cancelled by Trump or the FCC after all – but temporarily suspended by his employer because they thought what he said was ill-timed and insensitive.”

Former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly and conservative commentator Matt Walsh both mentioned Kimmel’s brief suspension.

Andrew Kolvet, spokesman for Turning Point USA, the conservative organization founded by Charlie Kirk, called for Nextstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group, which own many ABC affiliate stations, to refuse to broadcast Kimmel’s show.

“Disney and ABC caving and allowing Kimmell back on the air is not surprising, but it’s their mistake to make. Nextstar and Sinclair do not have to make the same choice,” he wrote.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in San Diego intercepted nearly 10,000 pounds of narcotics valued at about $24 million and hundreds of thousands of dollars in unreported cash last month, authorities announced Monday.

The seizures included at least 155 separate incidents and more than $340,000 in unreported currency, according to the San Diego Field Office.

“These seizures highlight the vigilance and expertise of our CBP officers and canines,” Sidney Aki, Director of SD Field Operations said.

“Every day, our personnel work diligently to protect our communities from the threats posed by narcotics and other contraband. Their efforts are a testament to our mission of securing the border and facilitating lawful trade and travel.”

The reported highlights include:

• Aug. 13, Calexico: CBP officers discovered 241 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside the gas tank of a commercial bus. Fifty-two packages were seized, and the driver was taken into custody pending trial.
• Aug. 19, San Ysidro Port of Entry: Officers seized 25 packages of heroin weighing 58 pounds and 61 packages of methamphetamine weighing 62 pounds. The driver was arrested, and the drugs and vehicle were confiscated
• Aug. 27, Otay Mesa Commercial Facility: A 36-year-old man driving a tractor-trailer loaded with wooden furniture was arrested after officers found 1,352 pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside. His visa was canceled; and
• Aug. 28, Tecate Port of Entry: A 32-year-old driver was arrested after officers discovered 99 packages of methamphetamine weighing 556 pounds hidden inside barrels of jalapeño paste. His visa was canceled.

“These seizures represent the tireless efforts of CBP personnel to disrupt illegal activity at the border and throughout the region,” the agency said in a statement.