Stephen Colbert says the "long national late-nightmare is over" as Jimmy Kimmel is set to return.

The 61-year-old star is delighted after his friend and fellow late night host's suspension was ended by Disney, with his show returning to ABC on Tuesday evening.

Speaking on The Late Show, Colbert said: "We do, like, 160 of these a year or something, and when I have the chance, it's always nice to start the show with some good news.

"Well, just a few hours before we taped this broadcast, we got word that our long national late-nightmare is over, because Disney announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to air on ABC tomorrow, Tuesday night.

"Come on! Wonderful news for my dear friend Jimmy and his amazing staff."

Colbert had previously referred to the decision to take Kimmel's show of

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