With a tearful monologue, Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show on ABC Tuesday night after a nearly week-long suspension over comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel used his platform to address the controversy, apologize for his comments, and defend free speech.

He started by thanking his supporters, as well as those who don't agree with him.

"I want to thank the people who don't support my show or what I believe, but support my right to share those beliefs anyway," Kimmel told the audience.

He also expressed regret for how his comments about Kirk's assassination were interpreted, which led to ABC suspending production of his show last Wednesday.

"Understand that it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,

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