Jimmy Kimmel Live! to Return to ABC Tuesday After Weeklong Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remarks

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to ABC on Tuesday after a weeklong suspension prompted by a monologue about Charlie Kirk’s murder. Disney said production was halted last Wednesday to avoid inflaming a tense moment for the country, and noted that some comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive.

Executives said they spent several days in discussions with Kimmel and his production team before determining the late-night program could resume. The show will return to air on ABC this Tuesday, the company said, after a period off the air for review and consideration of editorial timing.

The suspension meant no new episodes were produced for seven days as Disney reviewed the segment and its fallout. Disney General Entertainment Content confirmed the decision and said the pause reflected a careful balancing of creative expression with sensitivity to events unfolding in the country. The company added that it engaged in discussions with Kimmel prior to greenlighting the return and that the program would resume with new episodes.

The move comes as networks and late-night programs navigate a period of heightened scrutiny around political humor and commentary. While Kimmel remains a central figure in late-night television, Disney’s decision to pause and then restart the show underscores how executive oversight can intersect with live comedy on a charged public moment.

The development was first reported by the New York Post, which highlighted Disney’s explanation of the pause and the timeline leading to Tuesday’s return. The company emphasized that the discussions with Kimmel were constructive and aimed at ensuring the show could resume in a manner consistent with its standards and the broader climate.