""Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience," Sinclair said in a statement on Friday. "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." Operating ABC stations in 30 markets, Sinclair said its decision came after receiving "thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives.""
""Caught in the free speech crosshairs ABC parent Disney suspended Kimmel's show on Sept. 17, following threats from the head of the Federal Communications Commission. Disney pointed to Kimmel's "ill-timed and thus insensitive" comments about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing. On Truth Social, President Trump congratulated ABC for its "courage" in shutting down Kimmel's show. But Disney experienced enormous blowback for the decision, with many seeing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! as an assault on First Amendment rights.""
Sinclair Broadcast Group ended its preemption of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and will return the late-night talk show to its ABC affiliates on Friday, Sept. 26. Sinclair said its objective was to ensure programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience and to honor obligations to air national network programming while serving local communities. The company cited feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders across 30 ABC markets and acknowledged the recent shooting at an ABC affiliate in Sacramento. Disney previously suspended the show on Sept. 17 amid FCC-linked threats and faced significant public backlash and cancellations.
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