"Nexstar and Sinclair - the two TV affiliate owners who had suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on ABC - both ended those suspensions and aired Kimmel's show Friday night. Both operators announced they would preempt Kimmel's show on Sept. 17, the same day ABC announced it would suspend Kimmel. ABC brought Kimmel's show back last Tuesday, but Nexstar and Sinclair continued their suspension for another two days. The operators own nearly 25% of ABC affiliates."
"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. Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives."
Nexstar and Sinclair suspended Jimmy Kimmel's ABC late-night show and preempted it on Sept. 17 before ending their suspensions and airing the show Friday night. ABC had restored Kimmel's show the prior Tuesday, but Nexstar and Sinclair kept their suspension for two additional days. The two operators own nearly 25% of ABC affiliates. Sinclair initially demanded an apology and a "meaningful personal donation" to Turning Point USA over Kimmel's remarks about the shooting of Charlie Kirk; Kimmel did neither but said he never intended to make light of the murder. Sinclair cited its duty to ensure accurate, engaging programming and noted feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders. Nexstar said it discussed concerns with Walt Disney Company executives and emphasized First Amendment commitments while producing local and national news.
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