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Kimmel back on air, but faces partial boycott

By Ag Afp
September 24, 2025
TV host Jimmy Kimmel. —AFP/File
TV host Jimmy Kimmel. —AFP/File

HOLLYWOOD, United States: Jimmy Kimmel´s late-night talk show will be back on the air in the United States on Tuesday after a week-long hiatus following government pressure on broadcasters that critics said amounted to a chill on free speech -- but it won´t be on everywhere.

Companies that own dozens of local ABC stations across the country that would usually broadcast the show have said they would continue with their boycott.

All eyes will be on the show´s popular opening monologue, in which the comedian is expected to address his suspension, which came after comments he made in the wake of the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.