38 Stations Owned By Sinclair Won’t Air Jimmy Kimmel Return

Sinclair Broadcast Group says it will keep “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off its ABC stations and fill the slot with news.

Disney and ABC announced late Monday afternoon, Sept. 22, said the show will resume in its usual 11:35 p.m. slot on Tuesday, Sept. 23 after “thoughtful conversations” with Kimmel.

“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” the company said Monday.

Sinclair then announced early Monday night: “Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”

Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return. pic.twitter.com/beGC6VID2x

— Sinclair, Inc. (@WeAreSinclair) September 22, 2025