NEW YORK — Nexstar Media Group joined Sinclair Broadcast Group in bringing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" back to its local TV stations on Friday, restoring the late-night talk show to the full slate of ABC affiliates across the U.S.

The companies suspended the program over the comedian's comments related to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The move means "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to local TV on Nexstar's ABC affiliates in 28 cities, along with the 38 stations where Sinclair agreed to restore the show.

Disney-owned ABC suspended Kimmel on Sept. 17 after threats of potential repercussions from the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Communications Commission.

On the day Kirk was killed, Kimmel shared a message of support for Kirk's family and other victims of gun violence

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