Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night television after his suspension over comments about Charlie Kirk sparked a wave of criticism online. Social media users and commentators quickly voiced outrage, accusing the host of spreading misinformation, politicizing the tragedy, and failing to apologize to the Kirk family. Reactions ranged from calls for accountability to sharp debates over free speech and the boundaries of comedy.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television on Tuesday (September 23) after a nearly weeklong suspension, delivering an emotional monologue in which he insisted he had not intended to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk .
Despite appearing near tears, Kimmel did not issue an apology and criticized ABC affiliates, including Sinclair and N