The Walt Disney Company said it will bring back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday after taking the show off-air nearly a week ago following criticism over his comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing.
Why it matters: Pressure was beginning to mount on Disney and ABC from celebrities, policymakers and fans. • On Monday, over 400 actors, musicians and creatives signed a letter alongside the ACLU to pressure Disney over Kimmel's suspension. • Prominent media figures such as Cynthia Nixon and Howard Stern said they would cancel their Disney+ subscriptions.
What they're saying: "Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country," Disney said in a statement on Monday announcing the