Jimmy Kimmel Live! Returns to ABC After Brief Suspension Ends "Late Nightmare

BREAKING NEWS Jimmy Kimmel's Return to ABC Marks End of "Late Nightmare" September 22, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA Disney announced today that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to air on ABC tomorrow, Tuesday, after a brief suspension. The news was met with relief and celebration from the late-night television community. Timeline: September 21, 2025: Disney suspends Jimmy Kimmel Live! September 22, 2025 (today): Disney announces Jimmy Kimmel's return to air Tuesday, September 23, 2025: Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to ABC Immediate Impact and Response: Stephen Colbert, host of CBS' The Late Show, welcomed the news on his Monday evening broadcast. "Our long national late-night-mare is over," he said, referencing the brief absence of Kimmel's show. Background Context: The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! was reportedly due to pressure from the FCC and Trump administration. However, the move sparked widespread criticism and support for Kimmel, with many in the entertainment industry speaking out against censorship. What Happens Next: As Kimmel returns to air tomorrow, his show is expected to address the controversy surrounding its suspension. The incident has raised questions about the role of government regulation in free speech and the power of media companies to resist pressure from external forces. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Variety reporting.*