"The late-night host's show returned after a brief suspension over comments regarding Charlie Kirk. In case you missed it, or you're in a market where local affiliates are still refusing to air the show, we've got a rundown of all the highlights. Kimmel teared up, explaining that he never intended to make light of Kirk's death. And he called political efforts to sway networks and affiliates from airing the show "un-American," noting it wasn't just about comedy."
"Despite spending nearly two decades running Disney, what happens over the next few weeks could ultimately define Iger's legacy. The Jimmy Kimmel saga has put the Disney CEO in the middle of a culture war involving high-profile celebrities, a government agency, and President Donald Trump. It won't be easy, as Disney has managed to enrage both sides of the aisle. Kimmel supporters are upset he was suspended in the first place, while his detractors are mad he was let back on the air."
"Celebrities, who have mostly backed Kimmel, are Disney's lifeblood. If the company were to lose creative community's support, that's a problem. It's tough to create shows and movies if you don't have people willing to make them with you. That's not to say you want to pick a fight with the other side. The two local TV station owners that refuse to air Kimmel's show, Nexstar and Sinclair, oversee roughly 25% of ABC stations."
Jimmy Kimmel returned to air after a brief suspension and apologized, saying he never intended to make light of Charlie Kirk's death. He called political efforts to pressure networks and affiliates not to air the show "un-American," and said the issue extended beyond comedy. The controversy has placed Disney CEO Bob Iger in the center of a broader culture war involving celebrities, a government agency, and President Donald Trump. Both supporters and detractors are angered by Disney's actions. Some local station owners, including Nexstar and Sinclair, refuse to air the show and control roughly 25% of ABC stations, escalating tensions.
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