Jimmy Kimmel’s show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is all set to return to ABC after a week-long suspension by the network. The network suspended the show after the host made some controversial comments about the Trump administration’s reaction to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Several celebrities congratulated the late-night talk show host on his return.
Celebrities react to Jimmy Kimmel returning to ABC
Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC with his famous talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has sparked elated reactions from his industry friends. This comes after the network ABC and its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, reversed their decision and reinstated the beloved talk show.
ABC’s suspension of the show sparked widespread concern and anger among Kimmel’s contemporaries in the entertainment industry. Fans also showed their support for Jimmy Kimmel on social media, with some even cancelling their Disney and Hulu subscriptions in protest.
People took to social media platforms to trend “Boycott ABC” and “Boycott Disney” after the show was abruptly pulled off the air. It is alleged that Disney lost not only a major chunk of its subscribers but also faced heavy monetary losses, prompting the company to reverse its decision.
Jimmy Kimmel’s industry friends and colleagues took to social media to express their joy over the talk show host’s return.
Actor Ben Stiller quoted Variety’s article on the news with multiple hands-up emoticons.
Stephen Colbert welcomed Jimmy Kimmel back on Monday’s late-night broadcast of his show, The Late Show. He also joked about being the “only martyr in late night,” humorously prodding CBS to consider reversing their decision to cancel his show as well. (via Business Insider)
Whoopi Goldberg also expressed her joy over the return of Jimmy Kimmel’s show on The View.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani also welcomed the reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel Live! He posted on X (formerly Twitter) that, “Whether you watch Jimmy Kimmel or not, today’s decision is a victory for free speech.”
Governor of California Gavin Newsom offered a similar reaction on his X account. He called the decision “a win for free speech everywhere.”
Jimmy Kimmel Live! will come back on air on Tuesday, September 23.
