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Nexstar Folds to Disney: Jimmy Kimmel Live! Returns Nationwide After Affiliates Cave and Host Fails to Apologize

  • Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would resume broadcasts of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after halting the show due to government pressure and public outcry over Kimmel's comments related to Charlie Kirk's murder.
  • Kimmel's return resulted in significant ratings, despite a quarter of the country still unable to view the show due to ongoing blackouts by Sinclair and Nexstar.
  • Both Sinclair and Nexstar reversed their decisions independently without receiving any concessions from Kimmel or Disney, who maintained control over programming.
  • The incident highlights the struggle between local broadcasters' accountability and Disney's control over its affiliates, culminating in a complete victory for Disney and Kimmel.
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Cinema Blend broke the news in United States on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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