{"id":929,"date":"2025-09-24T23:30:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T23:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negatiuspro.com\/?p=929"},"modified":"2025-09-24T23:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T23:30:04","slug":"jimmy-kimmel-makes-tearful-statement-over-charlie-kirk-comments-on-return-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/negatiuspro.com\/?p=929","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Kimmel makes tearful statement over Charlie Kirk comments on return show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"444\">Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show with an emotional statement addressing recent controversy over his comments about Charlie Kirk. Last week, ABC suspended\u00a0<em data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"261\">Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/em>\u00a0indefinitely after Kimmel mocked President Trump\u2019s reaction to Kirk\u2019s assassination. The comedian had shown clips of Trump focusing on White House renovations instead of the tragedy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"733\">The suspension sparked divided reactions. Some, including Trump, praised ABC\u2019s decision, while others criticized it as an attack on free speech. Trump later questioned ABC\u2019s decision to reinstate Kimmel\u2019s show, claiming the comedian\u2019s audience had disappeared and questioning his talent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1038\">On his first show back, Kimmel expressed regret, saying he never intended to make light of Kirk\u2019s death. Holding back tears, he emphasized his sympathy for Kirk\u2019s family and his prior message offering compassion. Kimmel acknowledged that his earlier remarks may have come across as ill-timed or unclear.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1287\">Kimmel also referenced Kirk\u2019s widow, Erika, who forgave the man who killed her husband during the memorial service. 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