Jimmy Kimmel made his highly-anticipated return to late-night TV on Tuesday, ending his show’s suspension with a defiant nearly-18-minute opening monologue addressing his six days off air.

“I’m happy to be here tonight with you,” the host told the Jimmy Kimmel Live! audience. “It’s been overwhelming. I’ve heard from a lot of people over the last six days. I’ve heard from all the people in the world over the last six days.”

In a monologue that was tear-filled at times, Kimmel thanked fellow late-night TV show hosts Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers for their support.

While Kimmel thanked all his supporters, he also commended those who “don’t support” his show or what he believes, but “support [his] right to share those beliefs anyway.” He mentioned Repub

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