"Despite Jimmy Kimmel returning to the public airwaves last night, Americans who live in regions whose local ABC affiliates are owned by Nexstar Media Group or Sinclair didn't get the chance to watch the show's return live TV broadcast. That's because Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group, which combined own around 70 ABC stations, refused to air the show. In a statement, Sinclair announced ahead of time that it wouldn't be airing the return last night."
"Nexstar issued its own statement ahead of Kimmel's return, stating that it stands by its decision to preempt the show "pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve." The decision by Sinclair and Nexstar not to run Kimmel's return meant that millions of Americans never had the chance to watch the late-night show host's return to the small screen live."
Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned to the air, but Sinclair- and Nexstar-owned ABC affiliates refused to air the broadcast, leaving millions without a live viewing option. Sinclair said it would not air the return and noted ongoing discussions with ABC. Nexstar said it would preempt the show pending assurance of commitments to respectful, constructive dialogue. Sinclair and Nexstar together own around 70 ABC stations. Disney, ABC's owner, posted Kimmel's returning opening monologue online after facing criticism for previously pulling the show. President Trump criticized Disney and ABC's decision as Kimmel resumed his late-night program.
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