Image Credit: NBC; Disney; CBS While some conservative figures supported ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! following Jimmy Kimmel's remarks about the suspect accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk-the move quickly drew backlash from the entertainment world. Fellow late-night hosts and celebrity friends condemned the network's choice to sideline Kimmel, calling it a blow to free expression in comedy. Now, after more than a week off the air, the late-night comedian has returned to ABC, using his comeback monologue to directly address the controversy.