Jimmy Kimmel returned to his long-running late-night show Tuesday, less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

"It's been overwhelming ... I've heard from all the people in the world over the last six days," Kimmel joked to open his monologue, going on to thank all those who came out in his defense, including conservatives.

"Most of all, I want to thank the people who don't support my show and what I believe, but support my right to share those beliefs anyway," Kimmel said. "I never would have imagined that Ben Shapiro, Clay Travis, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, even my old pal Ted Cruz, who believe it or not said something very beautiful on my behalf. It takes courage

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