{"id":2057707,"date":"2025-09-29T15:52:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2057707"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:52:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:52:03","slug":"jimmy-kimmel-returns-to-ny-airwaves-after-suspension-dispute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/jimmy-kimmel-returns-to-ny-airwaves-after-suspension-dispute\/","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Kimmel returns to NY airwaves after suspension dispute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Upstate New Yorkers can watch &#8220;Jimmy Kimmel Live!&#8221; again as the two companies electing not to air the show have reversed their decision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sinclair Broadcasting Group and Nexstar Media Group <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/jimmy-kimmel-live-returns-tuesday-134542905.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:refused to air the first few episodes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">refused to air the first few episodes<\/a> of the talk show&#8217;s return last week despite Disney and ABC ending\u00a0Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s suspension, following remarks the late-show host made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist\u00a0Charlie Kirk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But as of Friday, Sept. 26, the seven New York stations affected by the temporary preemption, including 13WHAM in Rochester, once again have access to the show, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/tv\/2025\/09\/26\/jimmy-kimmel-live-sinclair-abc\/86372186007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:USA TODAY reported;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">USA TODAY reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here&#8217;s what to know.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What did the companies say?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Jimmy Kimmel returned to &#8220;Jimmy Kimmel Live!&#8221; on Sept. 23, 2025, almost a week after the show&#8217;s suspension.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a Friday announcement, Nexstar said it has had discussions with Disney executives and appreciates their &#8220;constructive approach to addressing our concerns.&#8221; The company said its decision was not influenced by government agencies or external individuals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;As a local broadcaster, Nexstar remains committed to protecting the First Amendment while producing and airing local and national news that is fact-based and unbiased and, above all, broadcasting content that is in the best interest of the communities we serve,&#8221; the company said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ahead of Nexstar&#8217;s announcement, Sinclair said it would air the talk show after addressing feedback from viewers, advertisers and community leaders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience,&#8221; Sinclair said in the announcement Friday. &#8220;We take seriously our responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honoring our obligations to air national network programming.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sinclair also said it has proposed measures that would &#8220;strengthen accountability, viewer feedback, and community dialogue&#8221; but that ABC and Disney has not yet adopted those measures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">No editorial or content concessions were made in Sinclair&#8217;s decision, according to a source familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The company also dismissed concerns that the ABC suspension and Sinclair&#8217;s refusal to air the show was an example of the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/news\/politics\/donald-trump\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Trump administration;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Trump administration<\/a>\u00a0infringing on freedom of speech.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Our decision to preempt this program was independent of any government interaction or influence. Free speech provides broadcasters with the right to exercise judgment as to the content on their local stations,&#8221; Sinclair added. &#8220;While we understand that not everyone will agree with our decisions about programming, it is simply inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Trump criticizes Kimmel\u2019s return to TV: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/trump-criticizes-kimmel-return-tv-190732136.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Many upstate NY stations won\u2019t air show;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Many upstate NY stations won\u2019t air show<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">What happened?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Kimmel controversy erupted Sept. 17, when FCC chairman Brendan Carr seemingly threatened ABC, its owner, Disney, and Kimmel over comments the host made during his Sept. 15 monologue about Charlie Kirk&#8217;s slaying. \u201cThis is a very, very serious issue right now for Disney.\u00a0We can do this the easy way or the hard way,\u201d Carr said on a\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uTyX9JC-rhA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:YouTube episode of commentator Benny Johnson's show;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">YouTube episode of commentator Benny Johnson&#8217;s show<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThere\u2019s calls for Kimmel to be fired,\u201d Carr added. \u201cI think you could certainly see a path forward for suspension over this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In his Sept. 15 monologue, Kimmel said: \u201cWe hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.\u201d The man accused of shooting Kirk has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, whose mother said that despite being raised in a conservative home, his politics had moved to the left in recent years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kimmel also made fun of President Trump.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIn between the finger-pointing, there was, uh, grieving,\u201d Kimmel continued. \u201cOn Friday, the White House flew the flags at half-staff, which got some criticism, but on a human level, you can see how hard the president is taking this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He then showed a clip of Trump talking to reporters. Trump was asked how he was doing, personally, following the death of his ally Kirk. Trump responded, \u201cI think very good,\u201d before diverting attention to construction of the<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.democratandchronicle.com\/story\/news\/politics\/2025\/08\/04\/trump-rose-garden-remove-explained\/85505648007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u00a0White House ballroom he;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\u00a0White House ballroom he<\/a>\u00a0is having built.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cYes, he\u2019s at the fourth stage of grief: construction,\u201d Kimmel said. \u201cThis is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he called a friend; this is how a 4-year-old mourns a goldfish, OK?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Here&#8217;s why: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/jimmy-kimmel-live-returns-tuesday-134542905.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u2018Jimmy Kimmel Live!\u2019 returns, but not on Rochester\u2019s 13WHAM;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">\u2018Jimmy Kimmel Live!\u2019 returns, but not on Rochester\u2019s 13WHAM<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sinclair vice chairman Jason Smith said Kimmel\u2019s remarks \u201cwere inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Afterward, Sinclair and another TV station owner, Nexstar Media Group, announced they would preempt the show on their stations. ABC then shut down production but brought the show back less than a week later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Contributing: USA TODAY Network<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Emily Barnes\u00a0<em>reports<\/em><\/em>\u00a0<em>on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network\u2019s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ByEmilyBarnes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@byemilybarnes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">@byemilybarnes<\/a>.\u00a0Get in touch at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/mailto:ebarnes@gannett.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:ebarnes@gannett.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ebarnes@gannett.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.democratandchronicle.com\/story\/news\/2025\/09\/29\/jimmy-kimmel-returns-to-ny-airwaves-after-suspension-dispute\/86419539007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jimmy Kimmel returns to NY airwaves after suspension dispute;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jimmy Kimmel returns to NY airwaves after suspension dispute<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upstate New Yorkers can watch &#8220;Jimmy Kimmel Live!&#8221; again as the two companies electing not to air the show have reversed their decision. 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