skip to contentAdvertisementEven after ABC reinstated Kimmel on national broadcasts on Tuesday, Sinclair and Nexstar continued the blackout of the show.By: Express News Service September 27, 2025 12:23 AM IST First published on: Sep 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookThis image released by Disney shows Jimmy Kimmel hosting his late night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP)Sinclair Broadcast Group is bringing back Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show to its ABC-affiliated stations on Friday, ending a multi-day blackout in dozens of US cities.In a statement, Sinclair told AP: “Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience. We take seriously our responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honouring our obligations to air national network programming.”Disney-owned ABC had suspended Kimmel on September 17, following warnings from the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Communications Commission about potential consequences. Other affiliate groups, including Nexstar, had also said they would not air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and criticised the host.Even after ABC reinstated Kimmel on national broadcasts on Tuesday, Sinclair and Nexstar continued the blackout, leaving viewers in cities such as Washington, DC, and Seattle without the programme on local television.The blackouts prompted national debate over free speech, with critics accusing media companies of censoring content and raising questions about political influence on broadcasting.AdvertisementTop story1Trump announces new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks and kitchen cabinets from October 12‘To further strengthen ties with US’: Donald Trump meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir at White House3Trump New Tariff List 2025: From pharma to trucks – check full list of new tariffs4Amid walkouts, Netanyahu says Israel ‘must finish job in Gaza’, asks Hamas to surrender in UN speech5H1B visa 2025: Fees, validity period, new rules, latest policy and changes you must knowAdvertisementLoading Taboola...