While some conservative figures supported ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! following Jimmy Kimmel ’s remarks about the suspect accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk —the move quickly drew backlash from the entertainment world. Fellow late-night hosts and celebrity friends condemned the network’s choice to sideline Kimmel, calling it a blow to free expression in comedy. Now, after more than a week off the air, the late-night comedian has returned to ABC , using his comeback monologue to directly address the controversy.

Below, Hollywood Life has compiled how fellow late-night comedians and celebrities reacted to Kimmel’s suspension.

Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan on a podcast episode on September 23 said, “I definitely don’t think that the government

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