Is jimmy kimmel’s show back on
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1. Summary of the results
The majority of the analyses confirm that Jimmy Kimmel's show is returning to ABC's airwaves on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]. However, it is noted that not all households will be able to view the show due to Sinclair's decision to replace it with news programming on its ABC affiliate stations [1] [2] [4]. The show's return comes after it was suspended due to comments about Charlie Kirk's death [2] [3]. The suspension and subsequent return of the show have been confirmed by Disney [2] [3] [5].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
A key point missing from the original statement is the reason for the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, which was due to comments about Charlie Kirk's death [2] [3]. Additionally, the original statement does not mention Sinclair's decision to preempt the show on its ABC affiliate stations, which will affect many households' ability to view the show [1] [2] [4]. Alternative viewpoints on the issue are not explicitly presented in the analyses, but it can be inferred that Disney and ABC are likely to benefit from the show's return, as it will bring in revenue and maintain the network's programming schedule [2] [3] [5]. On the other hand, Sinclair may benefit from preempting the show, as it will allow the company to air its own news programming and potentially attract a different audience [1] [2] [4].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement does not provide any context about the suspension or the reason for the show's return, which may lead to confusion or misinformation [1] [2] [3] [6] [4] [5]. Additionally, the statement does not mention Sinclair's decision to preempt the show, which is a crucial piece of information for viewers who may not be able to watch the show due to this decision [1] [2] [4]. The lack of context and information may benefit Sinclair, as it may not draw attention to the company's decision to preempt the show [1] [2] [4]. On the other hand, Disney and ABC may benefit from the show's return being presented as a straightforward event, without mention of the controversy surrounding the suspension [2] [3] [5].