Jimmy Kimmel Live ! is scheduled to air again on ABC today after the host’s monologue made reference to the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the footloose.
Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to ABC today for the benefit of his staff, according to reports.
The veteran broadcaster is said to be furious with the network after his suspension following divisive comments about the reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Monday and Tuesday’s shows. However, ABC and Disney last night confirmed Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return today after “thoughtful conversations with Jimmy”.
The 57-year-old host, however, is understood to still intend to leave ABC when his contract expires in May and has only agreed to do so to support staff on the late-night talk show, which has been a staple on ABC since 2003. If Jimmy doesn’t pursue options with ABC after his deal is done, their futures are uncertain.
According to an insider, “He is coming back for everyone who works for him and out of respect for them,” he wanted his crew to not miss any pay or additional work than they already have missed.
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It is thought staff were still paid while Jimmy Kimmel Live! was off air, but some employees were snapped packing up and leaving the Hollywood studio in the wake of the row. Talks resumed with Jimmy, a father of four, and ABC was in a position to confirm the programme would return this week.
But the insider suggested Jimmy, who has been in the industry since 1989, remains angry and is likely to make that known during his live broadcast tonight. They told the Daily Mail: “We won’t know what he’s doing to say to address it, they’re going to keep that secret, but I can tell you he’s not going to roll over and just take it. The last week has made his balls bigger, not smaller. I expect him to come out swinging and I think everyone here does… We are depending on him to stand up for what’s right. If he doesn’t, there will be a mutiny.
He expressed his desire to leave ABC and anticipate not to return, but he is happy that the people he works with will have some time to decide their next steps because, under their circumstances, Jimmy might not be leaving until his contract expires unless they offer him a boatload of money.
Source: Mirror
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