Jimmy Kimmel preparing sensational return to TV after being suspended indefinitely over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel is working with ABC’s parent company Disney to bring his late-night show back after it was indefinitely suspended due to his monologue about Charlie Kirk, according to insiders.

Three sources with knowledge of the conversations told Variety that compromises are in the works for Jimmy Kimmel Live! to return to television.

Sinclair, the media corporation that owns multiple ABC affiliate stations, previously called on the host to apologize and donate to Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA.

Another major station owner, Nexstar, also announced it would pull the show from their stations following comments from Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, which alluded to action against ABC.

‘We can do this the easy way or the hard way,’ Carr said during a podcast interview following backlash to Kimmel’s comments.

‘These companies can find ways to change conduct and take actions on Kimmel, or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead’.

Disney then announced that the show would be suspended ‘indefinitely,’ sparking widespread backlash and debate over free speech concerns.

Sources familiar with the conversations told Variety that it’s unclear what conditions Kimmel would return under, and whether he has decided to apologize or make the donation that Sinclair demanded.