Jimmy Kimmel is back on air because Disney and ABC decided to resume his show after suspending it indefinitely due to controversial comments Kimmel made about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension was initially to avoid inflaming an emotional and tense situation nationally, as some remarks were considered ill-timed and insensitive. After several days of thoughtful discussions between Disney executives and Kimmel, they reached an agreement to bring the show back on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The return followed significant public debate on free speech, pressure from the FCC, and cancellation protests from some viewers. Kimmel is expected to address the controversy upon his return.