Jimmy Kimmel Dwell! is likely to be again on the air, however Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry Sook and president Michael Biard are defending their determination to droop the late-night speak present within the first place.

In a current memo despatched to their employees, they argued that the suspension of host Jimmy Kimmel didn’t violate the First Modification, through The Wrap.

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“Nobody has a vast proper to say no matter they need on a chat present. Each community and station has made powerful calls when on-air conduct crosses a line. That isn’t a violation of the First Modification — it’s an train of editorial accountability and stewardship of the general public airwaves,” the executives stated.

The choice to droop the present got here after Jimmy made feedback on Charlie Kirk‘s demise that have been deemed insensitive. Even after Disney/ABC put the 57-year-old host again on the air, Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting Group continued to preempt the present on their ABC affiliate channels (collectively, the businesses personal 60+ throughout the nation).

As of Friday (September 26), each Nexstar and Sinclair have backed down and reinstated Jimmy Kimmel Dwell!. Sinclair agreed first and Nexstar adopted shortly after.

Jimmy‘s suspension precipitated fast and widespread backlash, with dozens of celebrities and business members protesting the choice.

Discover out what the Jimmy Kimmel Dwell! host needed to say throughout his first present again (and the way the suspension impacted his rankings!).