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Jimmy Kimmel has returned to his late-night show after a suspension following remarks about Charlie Kirk's killing.

On Tuesday night, Kimmel mixed humor and emotion to address the situation in his 16-minute monologue.

Kimmel clarified his intentions regarding his comments on Kirk, saying he never intended to make jokes about Kirk's death.

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and appeared emotional in his monologue, seeming close to tears.

Kimmel took the stage to a long-standing ovation and chants of "Jimmy, Jimmy."

Image of Jimmy Kimmel at the host’s desk on the night of his return to late-night TV, Sept. 23, 2025. The guests for Tuesday, September 23 included Glen Powell ("Chad Powers"), and musical guest Sarah McLachla

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