Jimmy Kimmel Live is set to return to ABC on Tuesday, nearly a week after its suspension. But not all viewers will have access: major broadcasters Nexstar and Sinclair say they’ll continue pulling the show from their stations.

Nexstar, the country’s largest owner of local TV affiliates, announced it would stick with alternate programming despite ABC’s decision to bring Kimmel back.

“We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve,” the company said. Sinclair Broadcasting Group issued a similar statement, noting, “Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”

The backlash stems from comments Kimmel made during a monologue about the alleged as

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