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Jimmy Kimmel Live! is officially back on air \u2014 and no one is more thrilled than Guillermo Rodriguez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The 54-year-old comedian, who has been by host Jimmy Kimmel<\/strong>\u2019<\/a>s side since 2003, marked the show\u2019s return with a heartfelt Instagram post<\/a> on Tuesday, September 23. Sharing a joint update with the program\u2019s official account, Rodriguez posted a picture of himself embracing Kimmel, 57, writing, \u201cWe are back full of love.\u201d<\/p>\n Fans quickly chimed in with their excitement in the comments.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd don\u2019t you dare apologize! Nothing wrong was done on your end,\u201d said one fan.<\/p>\n \u201c\u200b\u200bLet’s make this the most watched show of all time ,\u201d another declared about the comeback episode.<\/p>\n A third simply shared, \u201cso glad that you\u2019re back!\u201d<\/p>\n Others, however, weren’t so thrilled about Kimmell’s return.<\/p>\n \u201cYou never the make fun of or mock the dead. Grow up Jimmy,\u201d one wrote.<\/p>\n Another said, \u201cHope you apologize to Erika Kirk<\/a> & the Kirk family. That was cold and cruel.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>Jimmy Kimmel Shares First Post Since Controversial ABC Suspension<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The celebratory post came just a day after Disney confirmed that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would return following its abrupt suspension last week. The controversy began after Kimmel addressed the September 10 shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk<\/strong> during his September 15 monologue.<\/p>\n His remarks drew backlash from political figures and affiliates, with FCC chairman Brendan Carr <\/strong>warning of possible consequences, and Nexstar Media announcing it would preempt the program \u201cfor the foreseeable future.\u201d Sinclair Broadcast Group also revealed it would keep running alternate programming until further notice.<\/p>\n Despite the drama, Hollywood rallied behind Kimmel, and with his return, Guillermo\u2019s message of love struck a hopeful note for the show\u2019s loyal audience and tonight\u2019s episode.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n