Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence on Show Suspension

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Jimmy Kimmel is getting the last word. 

Just days after Jimmy Kimmel Live! temporarily stopped airing due to criticism over a segment about Charlie Kirk, Kimmel returned to the show and spoke emotionally about the situation. He explained that he never meant to suggest he supported violence, and was upset by the negative reaction to his comments.

He said, with tears welling up, that he never meant to downplay the seriousness of the young man’s murder, and that he absolutely didn’t find it amusing.

Kimmel also clarified that he didn’t mean to accuse any particular group of being responsible for the actions of someone who was clearly very troubled.

I didn’t mean to come across that way at all,” he explained. “I realize it might have seemed insensitive or confusing, and if it felt like I was blaming someone, I understand why you’d be frustrated. I probably would have felt the same way if I were in your position.

However, the late-night host said he “did not agree” with ABC’s decision to pull him off the air.

I explained my position, and after a lot of discussion, they decided to reconsider,” Jimmy said. “People don’t have long attention spans, and I’m just a small piece of Disney. I’m grateful they let me back on the air.

Kimmel also expressed his thanks for the widespread support he received while he was suspended for six days.

Over the past six days, I’ve been contacted by everyone I know – people have been reaching out to me constantly. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who supported our show and took the time to let their voices be heard, which ultimately helped amplify mine. I’m truly grateful and will never forget their support.

Kimmel also expressed gratitude for those who disagree with his show and views, but still defend his right to express them.

ABC and Disney announced on September 22nd that Jimmy Kimmel’s show, which stopped airing on September 17th, would be back on September 23rd. They also mentioned they had meaningful discussions with Kimmel while he was off the air.

The network announced on September 22nd that it had paused production of the show to prevent making a difficult national moment even more upsetting. According to a statement obtained by NBC News, the decision was made because some recent comments were considered inappropriate and poorly timed.

The 57-year-old host, who has led his late-night show for more than 20 years, received strong support from many in the entertainment world while suspended. This included messages from celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Olivia Rodrigo, and Selena Gomez, as well as over 300 signatures on a petition asking for his show to be brought back.

A recent statement compared attempts to silence Jimmy Kimmel and pressure media outlets with lawsuits and threats to the practices of the 1950s, as reported by *The Hollywood Reporter*. The statement emphasized that Senator McCarthy was eventually discredited and stopped when people united against him, and urged a similar response today, asserting that collective voices are powerful and will ensure they are heard.

After Jimmy Kimmel made comments about the suspected killer of Kirk, Tyler Robinson, on September 15th, FCC Chair Brendan Carr publicly criticized Kimmel and cautioned ABC, suggesting potential consequences for its stations. This was widely seen as a threat to revoke the network’s affiliations and quickly led to a pause in the production of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*. Carr later stated that his comments were not intended as a threat.

Okay, so when Jimmy Kimmel got suspended, it was *amazing* to see Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, and Jimmy Fallon all come to his defense on their shows! I mean, they *had* to, right? It was so cool seeing them all stand up for him – truly a moment for the late-night community, and honestly, I was glued to the TV to catch every single supportive word. I was so happy to see them all rally around him!

During his show on September 18th, the host admitted he was confused about the situation, saying that no one seemed to have answers. He then expressed his hope for a quick recovery for Jimmy Kimmel, describing him as a good, funny, and caring person.

With Jimmy Kimmel back on the air, here’s a look at other TV shows premiering this fall…

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Survivor season 49 is still pushing castaways to their physical and mental limits while offering them an incredible adventure. Stranded in Fiji, players must build a new community, adjust to their environment, and master the complex social dynamics of the game – all to avoid being voted out and keep their torch burning.

For over two decades, *The Bachelor* franchise has focused on young love. Now, *The Golden Bachelor* offers a fresh take, exploring romance in later life. This show gives one man a second chance at finding love as he searches for a partner to enjoy his retirement years with. The women competing for his heart have lived full lives, experiencing both joy and hardship, and are hoping to find a lasting connection. Will he find the woman to share his golden years with and begin a new love story?

The fifth season of *Slow Horses* starts with everyone wondering about Roddy Ho’s surprising new girlfriend. When strange things begin happening all over London, it’s up to the team of misfit spies – the Slow Horses – to figure out what’s going on and how it all connects. As always, their boss, Lamb, reminds them that self-preservation is key in the dangerous world of espionage – you always have to watch your own back.

The popular show *Shark Tank*, known for celebrating American entrepreneurs and winning multiple Emmy Awards, is returning to ABC and Hulu this fall for its 17th season. Featuring a group of successful business leaders – including some guest sharks – the show has become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring people across the country to pursue their dreams. Businesses that have appeared on *Shark Tank* and received investment offers have generated over $11 billion in sales.

Hotel Costiera is a thrilling series about Daniel De Luca (Jesse Williams), an Italian-American ex-Marine. He returns to his childhood home in Italy and takes a job as a problem-solver at a lavish hotel on the beautiful Positano coast. While managing the demands of the hotel’s wealthy guests, Daniel also searches for Alice, the owner’s daughter who vanished a month before. Bringing her home will be Daniel’s biggest challenge yet, as he confronts those responsible for her kidnapping.

Okay, seriously, you HAVE to hear about this show, *99 to Beat*! It’s hosted by Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews, and it’s INSANE. Picture this: 100 people competing in the craziest, most visually amazing games you’ve ever seen. But here’s the twist – it’s not about being the *best*, it’s about not being last! Each round, people get eliminated until there’s only one person left, and they win a MILLION dollars! I’m already obsessed, and I can’t even imagine how wild it’s going to be to watch them battle it out. It’s a game show where *anyone* could actually win, as long as they avoid finishing last. I’m telling you, this is going to be HUGE!

Season four of the Rob Lowe-hosted game show premieres this fall.

The second season of FX’s popular comedy series continues to follow Evan Marquez (Brian Jordan Alvarez) as he deals with the challenges of high school politics. Returning alongside him are his best friend Gwen (Stephanie Koenig), gym teacher Markie (Sean Patton), unpredictable guidance counselor Rick (Carmen Christopher), and the always-anxious Principal Grant Moretti (Enrico Colantoni).

The long-running drama will solve new crimes and murders on season 27.

The long-running crime procedural returns for season 25.

I can’t even *begin* to tell you how worried I was when Usagi was just…taken! Some creepy scholar, totally fixated on death and what comes after, snatched her and left her unconscious. It was awful! Now, Arisu is back in that insane Borderland, risking everything to find her. He’s joined by some new players this time, and they’re facing a new game – the Joker stage, which sounds absolutely terrifying! They *have* to win, they *have* to get through it, because it’s their only chance to get back home, to get back to a normal life. I’m on the edge of my seat just *thinking* about it!

Season four sends new celebrity recruits to Morocco for intense urban warfare training. This season, some recruits will be couples or family members. They’ll face a series of demanding challenges throughout the country’s desert landscape, including searching for supplies in an abandoned village, navigating a dangerous tunnel system, escaping a submerged plane shell as a pair, and crossing a high-rise ladder between buildings. Unlike previous seasons, there are no votes or eliminations – the goal is simply to survive the training.

This gripping series centers on “The Savant” (Jessica Chastain), an undercover investigator who goes into online hate groups to try and prevent acts of domestic terrorism.

A new twelve-episode series centers around three sisters – Hitomi, Rui, and Ai – who lead a double life. During the day, they own and operate the beloved Cat’s Eye Café, but at night, they become skilled art thieves, pulling off daring heists with elegance and expertise. Based on the popular manga that first appeared in 1981, this series promises to give fans everything they enjoy about *Cat’s Eye*: exciting action, risky robberies, and the complicated connection between Hitomi and Detective Toshio, the man determined to stop them.

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2025-09-24 07:18