Gayle King was left speechless on “CBS Mornings” on Thursday after co-host Tony Dokoupil warned that Jimmy Kimmel’s viral comeback is “bad” business if it alienates “half the country,” as the ABC host’s return drew blockbuster ratings despite blackouts at major affiliates.

King teed up the numbers Friday, noting Kimmel’s first show back pulled more than 6 million broadcast viewers and roughly 26 million social views.

“Which kind of makes the numbers even more extraordinary — a big chunk of the country couldn’t get it,” she said. 5

Dokoupil cut in, noting that “the 26 million on social media, most of that money doesn’t go to ABC.”

“And the business is still bad, particularly if you’re offending half the country, the ones that voted for the guy he doesn’t like. So, here we are.

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