Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will return to the air on Tuesday after being temporarily taken off following controversy over comments regarding the recent assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
Kimmel faced criticism for allegedly being “offensive and insensitive” due to remarks made on his show last Monday. On that episode, he accused President Donald Trump and his allies of attempting to capitalize on Kirk’s death for political gain.
“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” a network statement said.
What led to the suspension
Kimmel, who has hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003, was suspended indefinitely after remarks in a monologue following Kirk’s d