Jimmy Kimmel Live is back. Last week, ABC and Disney abruptly suspended the long-running late-night series, citing an “ill-timed and thus insensitive” monologue in which the comedian criticized right-wingers for trying to “score political points” off the murder of Charlie Kirk. Jimmy Kimmel kept quiet in the days that followed, which Hollywood raised its voice on his behalf. Now that the show has been reinstated, he’s ready to talk.

The late-night host was welcomed back by a roar of applause from the audience as they chanted, “Jimmy! Jimmy!” Kimmel began by showing his gratitude for his supporters across the country and fellow comedians including Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Conan O’Brien, James Corden, Jay Leno, Howard Stern, and David Letterman.

“Maybe most of all, I want to thank t

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