{"id":2491701,"date":"2025-09-26T17:52:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T21:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sinclair-reverses-course-brings-back-jimmy-kimmels-show\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T17:54:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T21:54:16","slug":"sinclair-reverses-course-brings-back-jimmy-kimmels-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sinclair-reverses-course-brings-back-jimmy-kimmels-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinclair Reverses Course, Brings Back Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsinclair-reverses-course-brings-back-jimmy-kimmels-show%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2491701&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Sinclair Broadcast Group has resumed airing Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woke-comedy-manager-leaves-entertainment-industry-to-start-unsafe-space-podcast-after-seeing-the-light\/\" title=\"Woke Comedy Manager Leaves Entertainment Industry To Start \u2018Unsafe Space\u2019 Podcast After \u2018Seeing The Light\u2019\">late-night show<\/a> on its ABC affiliate stations after a multi-day blackout across numerous U.S. cities.The blackout initially followed controversial remarks Kimmel made regarding the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which led Disney-owned ABC to suspend the show on September 17 amid pressure from the Federal Communications Commission&#8217;s Trump-appointed chairman. Sinclair, along with other affiliates like Nexstar, had also preempted the show despite ABC restoring it nationally earlier. Sinclair emphasized its commitment to accurate, engaging programming that serves local communities and highlighted concerns about violence targeting broadcasters, such as a shooting at a Sacramento station. The situation sparked a nationwide debate over First Amendment rights and perceived political censorship in media. Sinclair indicated ongoing talks with ABC to improve accountability and dialogue, including proposals for an ombudsman, although these have not yet been adopted.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Sinclair Broadcast Group is bringing Jimmy Kimmel&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >late-night show back<\/a> to its ABC affiliate stations Friday night, ending a days-long TV blackout for dozens of cities across the U.S. over false remarks the comedian made in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s killing.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience,&rdquo; Sinclair said in a statement Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We take seriously our responsibility as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsmax-and-oan-back-far-left-pick-for-fcc-commissioner-who-wants-to-censor-conservative-channels\/\" title=\"Newsmax and OAN Back Far-Left Pick for FCC Commissioner Who Wants to Censor Conservative Channels\">local broadcasters<\/a> to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honoring our obligations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sinclair-ends-boycott-of-abcs-jimmy-kimmel-live\/\" title=\"... ends boycott of ...\u2019s \u2018...!\u2019\">air national network programming<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In the statement, Sinclair referenced &ldquo;thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives,&rdquo; as well as &ldquo;troubling acts of violence&rdquo; like a shooting into the lobby of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-suspect-accused-shooting-abc-affiliate-kimmel-suspension-appears-anti-trump-leftist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sacramento station<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These events underscore why responsible broadcasting matters and why respectful dialogue between differing voices remains so important,&rdquo; 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\t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Disney-owned ABC suspended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/turning-point-responds-jimmy-kimmel-tries-explain-return-not-good-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kimmel<\/a> on Sept. 17, following threats of potential repercussions from the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Communications Commission.<\/p>\n<p>Nexstar, another affiliates group, had announced it would preempt &ldquo;Jimmy Kimmel Live!&rdquo; before ABC&rsquo;s decision, and Sinclair also condemned the host.<\/p>\n<p>Even after Disney brought Kimmel back to its national airways on Tuesday, both Sinclair and Nexstar continued to preempt the show.<\/p>\n<p>The blackouts escalated nationwide uproar around First Amendment protections&nbsp;and also cast a spotlight on political influence in the media landscape, with critics lambasting companies that they accuse of censoring content.<\/p>\n<p>Nexstar did not immediately respond to an ed request for comment from The Associated Press.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Colbert was losing his company $50 million dollars a year. If you want to pay for his show feel free to do so.<\/p>\n<p>Kimmel&rsquo;s ratings were basically the same if not worse than Colbert&rsquo;s.<\/p>\n<p>They are going off the air because they are not funny and their shows suck, not cuz of Trump. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sfmg97tEKi\">pic.twitter.com\/sfmg97tEKi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jolly Roger (@JollyRogX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JollyRogX\/status\/1968704917779927365?\">September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While local TV affiliates broadcast their own programming, such as local news, they also contract with larger national broadcasters &mdash; and pay them to air their national content, splitting advertising revenue and fees from cable companies.<\/p>\n<p>Sinclair said &ldquo;constructive&rdquo; discussions with ABC were ongoing, and said its proposals to the network to strengthen accountability, feedback, and dialogue and to appoint an ombudsman had not yet been adopted.<\/p>\n<p>An  seeking comment from representatives for ABC was not immediately answered.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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