The Jimmy Kimmel Live studio will be the happiest place on earth after Disney overturns his ‘indefinite’ suspension – 17 thrilled responses
Six days after his show was pulled off air by Disney/ABC, under pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘indefinite’ suspension has ended.
MAJOR BREAKING:
Jimmy Kimmel will return to air according to The Walt Disney Company after coming to an agreement.
This is AMAZING news!!!!! pic.twitter.com/PLUejwiu6x
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) September 22, 2025
BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return on Tuesday night following a brief suspension.
"Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because… pic.twitter.com/JrNKM05C3O
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) September 22, 2025
The outcry over government overreach had seen stars writing open letters, other satirists calling out Trump and his henchmen for trampling on free speech, cancellations of appearances by people such as Olivia Rodrigo, and hundreds of thousands of Disney customers cancelling their contracts.
Disney has lost nearly $4 billion in market value since suspending Jimmy Kimmel. pic.twitter.com/SiSMCIns5j
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) September 20, 2025
The announcement looks like a victory for pushback, and economic pragmatism.
WE THE PEOPLE hold the power.
Donald Trump does not.
Never forget that and start USING YOUR POWER.Welcome back @jimmykimmel ! pic.twitter.com/CLJjtaVzus
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) September 22, 2025
We suspect it won’t go down well with the Orange Man-baby.
Trump about to have a meltdown https://t.co/Dh1p7J5mBo pic.twitter.com/PpBDa3oCt5
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) September 22, 2025
If you were wondering whether Jimmy Kimmel was planning a softly, softly return, so as not to bring down the wrath of Trump upon his head again, we’re guessing that’s a big fat no.
BREAKING FOX NEWS: Jimmy Kimmel announces that Gavin Newsom @GovPressOffice will be tomorrow nights return to the air guest. pic.twitter.com/nr2UsfNdly
— Staff Sergeant Johnson (@Colonel_Myway) September 22, 2025
Here’s how people have been reacting.
1.
I guess ABC/Disney decided that their artists, celebrity guests, viewers and subscribers who were canceling on them in droves began to outweigh threats from Trump and Carr. Purely a business decision as usual.
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) September 22, 2025
2.
Welcome Back Jimmy Kimmel.
We love you!
I'm going to have a cup of Conservative tears now pic.twitter.com/ahxAqdAoU6
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) September 22, 2025
3.
Oh to be a fly on the wall in Brendan Carr’s office right now. pic.twitter.com/WWM4e7Fyzm
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) September 22, 2025
4.
https://t.co/PC5OgJQ4AH pic.twitter.com/BbLgxXoTAA
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) September 22, 2025
5.
THE FIRST AMENDMENT PREVAILS!
I hope Jimmy Kimmel calls for the Epstein files to be released because Charlie Kirk would’ve wanted it that way #DoItForCharlie #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #TeamJimmyKimmel @JimmyKimmelLive @jimmykimmel https://t.co/IR6qE5Pk9w
— Tara Dublin, Rock Star Wordsmith & Podcast Host (@taradublinrocks) September 22, 2025
6.
BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return on September 23rd! Disney and ABC were terrified of the boycotts and they caved to the people. Your voice is effective. Huge win!
— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) September 22, 2025
7.
.@Kimmel suspension lasts 0.54 Scaramuccis.
Welcome back Jimmy!
— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) September 22, 2025
8.
BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel had an amazing nap while they had thoughtful conversations with him.
— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) September 22, 2025
9.
Disney adults with walls full of mouse ears canceled their subscriptions. They canceled their Disney cruises. One cancelled a $150,000 Disney wedding.
All Disney cares about is shareholder value, so hit them where it hurts, it WORKS.https://t.co/RUP6DNh25i
— Cooper (@Cooperstreaming) September 22, 2025