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Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s cousin<\/strong> and longtime collaborator, Sal Iacono<\/strong>, has hinted that there are a lot more \u201cbombshells\u201d behind Kimmel\u2019s suspension. During a podcast appearance, Iacono teased that there\u2019s more to the story behind Jimmy Kimmel Live! being taken off the air. Although he was hesitant about revealing the details, he shared his optimism about Kimmel\u2019s return.<\/p>\n A day before Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s return to his show, Kimmel\u2019s cousin, Sal Iacono, hinted that there\u2019s more to the story about the host\u2019s suspension from ABC.<\/p>\n During The Bill Simmons Podcast<\/a>, Iacono said, \u201cI wish I could say anything. There are a couple bombshells still there.\u201d He further added, \u201cI\u2019m feeling good. We\u2019re going to be alright. Everything\u2019s going to be just fine.\u201d<\/p>\n Iacono is one of the writers and performers on Kimmel\u2019s show. While he didn\u2019t delve into any details, he shared that it has been a \u201ctumultuous\u201d week for the family following the suspension.<\/p>\n He continued to share a lighthearted anecdote about his son, Jack, during a recent family meeting. Iacono remembered his son saying to Kimmel, \u201cSome kids at school say it\u2019s not right what happened to you.\u201d Iacono recalled Kimmel\u2019s response, joking, \u201cNext time, tell them, \u2018I\u2019m not too worried. My cousin Jimmy is an excellent dancer.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Still, he admitted that he can\u2019t share too much out of respect for his family. \u201cThat\u2019s all I have to say right now. I can\u2019t really say anything,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n The host of the podcast, Bill Simmons, has also worked with Jimmy Kimmel before. \u201cHe\u2019ll be fine, whatever he wants to do,\u201d Simmons said to Iacono. \u201cHey, listen, he might just want to be a pop-up chef and start making barbecue around the South Bay area. He\u2019ll do a great job.\u201d<\/p>\n The suspension began on September 17, when ABC announced that it was indefinitely preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! following the host\u2019s controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk\u2019s shooting. The network\u2019s decision came after pressure from FCC chair Brendan Carr and other ABC affiliate groups.<\/p>\n The decision sparked a massive backlash from Kimmel\u2019s fans and other Hollywood figures. More than 400 artists have signed and shared a letter<\/a>, condemning the suspension as an effort to censor free speech.<\/p>\n Jimmy Kimmel Live! is now set to return on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.<\/p>\n Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga on ComingSoon<\/a>.<\/p>\n The post More \u2018Bombshells\u2019 Await Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s Return, per Cousin Sal<\/a> appeared first on Mandatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jimmy Kimmel\u2019s cousin and longtime collaborator, Sal Iacono, has hinted that there are a lot more \u201cbombshells\u201d behind Kimmel\u2019s suspension. During a podcast appearance, Iacono teased that there\u2019s more to the story behind Jimmy Kimmel Live! being taken off the air. 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