Jimmy Kimmel ’s first show back after being suspended drew sharp backlash Tuesday, as the late-night host fought back tears while addressing the controversy over his comments about Charlie Kirk ’s assassination.

Kimmel grew visibly emotional as he spoke about Erika Kirk’s decision to forgive the man who killed her husband.

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“It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it,” Kimmel said.

He praised Erika’s decision to forgive, calling it a “selfless act of grace” and telling viewers, “That

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