As Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to the airwaves, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group announced “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will not air on ABC-affiliated stations, which include a handful in Texas.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is set to return to late-night on Tuesday, Sept. 23, after the show was suspended ‘indefinitely’ by Disney on Sept. 17 over comments Kimmel made about conservative host and activist Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer. Prior to Disney’s decision, both Sinclair and Nexstar announced that Kimmel would be taken off the air at ABC affiliate stations.
Disney then announced on Monday, Sept. 22 — less than a week after the suspension — that the comedian would be returning to late-night television, but Sinclair and Nexstar issued statements that they would continue to preempt the show.
“We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve,” Nexstar said in a news release posted on its website on Tuesday. “In the meantime, we note that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will be available nationwide on multiple Disney-owned streaming products, while our stations will focus on continuing to produce local news and other programming relevant to their respective markets.”
Nexstar has more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people, according to its website. Meanwhile, Sinclair owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 85 markets.
Here’s what to know about the stations that will be impacted in Texas.
Sinclair stations in Texas
Sinclair Broadcast Group operates eight stations in Texas, according to its website.
Here are the ABC affiliates in Texas:
Nexstar stations in Texas
Nexstar operates 13 stations in Texas, with one ABC affiliate in Midland/Odessa.
Nexstar station map
Check out what other stations Nexstar operates on this map.
Where can I watch ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs on ABC, although any affiliates owned by Sinclair or Nexstar won’t be carrying the Sept. 23 episode.
Episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” are available for streaming on Hulu the following day.
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