Two major U.S. broadcast groups announced the end of their preemption of Jimmy Kimmel Live! The late night talk show will return to ABC stations affiliated with both Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group on Friday, Sept. 26.

"Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience," Sinclair said in a statement on Friday. "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."

Operating ABC stations in 30 markets, Sinclair said its decision came after receiving "thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing a wide

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