One of the media companies that had pre-empted Jimmy Kimmel's show said it would return to broadcasting it after a pressure campaign from left-wing activists and celebrities.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of ABC stations and had previously called Kimmel's comments about the Charlie Kirk assassination suspect "inappropriate and deeply insensitive."

'While we understand that not everyone will agree with our decisions about programming, it is simply inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content.'

In a press release on Friday morning, a spokesperson for the company said the show would return Friday night.

"Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing

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