how did jimmy kimmel get his job back

Jimmy Kimmel got his job back after being suspended indefinitely by ABC and Disney due to comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. His return was announced on Monday, September 22, 2025, with the show resuming on Tuesday, September 23. The Walt Disney Company explained the suspension was initially to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional time for the country, as they deemed some of Kimmel's remarks ill-timed and insensitive. However, after several days of "thoughtful conversations" between Disney executives and Kimmel, they decided to reinstate the show. The discussions included high-level meetings with Disney's CEO and ABC's television head. The staff of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" learned of the show's return through an internal message from the executive producer, surprising many who did not expect a quick resolution. The return was seen as a victory for free speech by advocates, amid considerable political and public controversy about the suspension and its implications.