Jimmy Kimmel will return to TV after highly criticized suspension
GuardianOCT 2025
Disney Reinstates Jimmy Kimmel Show After 6-Day Suspension
Disney Reinstates Jimmy Kimmel Show After 6-Day Suspension
Above: **Watermarked Getty Image. Kindly Replace** Jimmy Kimmel is seen on Thursday in Los Angeles, California. Image credit: PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
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Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC is not just welcome — it is vital. His reinstatement strikes a blow against government intimidation and censorship, reaffirming that satire must remain free to provoke, offend, and illuminate truth. In an era when power seeks to muzzle dissent, restoring Kimmel’s voice restores a cornerstone of American democracy: the right to laugh without fear.
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