Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns and operates some 40 ABC stations, said it’s ending its week-long blackout of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, bringing the late-night show back to its dozens of ABC affiliates starting Friday.

“Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience. We take seriously our responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honoring our obligations to air national network programming,” Sinclair said in a statement on Friday.

“Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives,” Sinclair said. “We have also witnessed troub

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