Nexstar and Sinclair really missed out.

The affiliate groups boycotting Jimmy Kimmel Live! missed airing — and selling ads — on what could become Jimmy Kimmel’s most-watched monologue in many years, if not ever.

Kimmel’s return to ABC on Tuesday night (watch the video, below) featured a nearly 30-minute show opening that included the host’s emotional monologue where he thanked those who supported him during his suspension, attempted to clarify his controversial comments about Charlie Kirk and, most of all, passionately defended free speech.

Nexstar and Sinclair really missed out.

The affiliate groups boycotting Jimmy Kimmel Live! missed airing — and selling ads — on what could become Jimmy Kimmel’s most-watched monologue in many years, if not ever.

Kimmel’s return

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