Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made a highly anticipated return to television Tuesday night, nearly a week after Disney’s ABC network suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” following controversial remarks about President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement.
Jimmy Kimmel spoke at length about the controversy that enveloped the show, according to audience members who spoke with CNN afterward.
Then came Kimmel’s monologue, the comedian’s first public statement in nearly a week.
Fans gathered outside the Los Angeles studio to witness the first live taping since the suspension, which sparked national debate over free speech and the boundaries of political commentary.
When will Jimmy Kimmel come back on air?
Kimmel’s show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is set to return on Tuesday night at its usual 11:35pm ET (Wednes