Jimmy Kimmel Live! saw record viewership in its comeback after the late-night show’s host was briefly suspended for controversial comments he made on political influencer Charlie Kirk ’s assassination.

Over 6 million people across the country tuned in to watch the comedian make his return on Tuesday evening, according to preliminary Nielsen ratings, despite bans major broadcasters left in place on Jimmy Kimmel’s show.

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That number represents the show’s best ratings in nearly a decade, according to ABC. The milestone marks a high for Kimmel afte

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