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Support for Kimmel Grows Amid Suspension and Ratings Battle

11/2/2025

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Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September after his remarks about right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk.
The suspension lasted until September 26.
Kathy Griffin reached out to Kimmel during the ordeal to show support for his return.
Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep urged Kimmel's return, framing it as support for free speech.
Fox News's Greg Gutfeld Show continues to dominate late-night ratings, averaging 2.825 million viewers versus Kimmel's 2.1 million.

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Disney suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September after his remarks about right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk.
The suspension lasted until September 26.
Kathy Griffin reached out to Kimmel during the ordeal to show support for his return.
Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep urged Kimmel's return, framing it as support for free speech.
Fox News's Greg Gutfeld Show continues to dominate late-night ratings, averaging 2.825 million viewers versus Kimmel's 2.1 million.