Sinclair Broadcast Group announced it will resume airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on its ABC affiliate stations starting Friday (September 26). This decision follows a suspension of the show due to comments made by host Jimmy Kimmel about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk . Sinclair had initially removed the show, citing the remarks as "inappropriate and deeply insensitive."
"Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience. We take seriously our responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honoring our obligations to air national network programming," Sinclair said in a statement .
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