how many people watched jimmy kimmel last night

Jimmy Kimmel's show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" attracted about 6.26 to 6.3 million viewers on the night of September 24, 2025. This marked the highest regular viewership in over a decade for the show. The episode was notable for being Kimmel's return following a suspension related to his remarks about Charlie Kirk's death. Despite the show being preempted in around 23% of TV households due to station groups Nexstar and Sinclair not airing it, the ratings were more than triple the usual audience. Additionally, Kimmel's opening monologue alone drew over 26 million views across YouTube and social media platforms, becoming one of his most-viewed segments ever.