Watch: Kimmel Makes It About Himself, Delivers Emotional Non-Apology on His Return

Jimmy Kimmel was back on his show Tuesday night, after Disney lifted its suspension on him.

It still wasn't carried by Sinclair and the Nexstar ABC affiliate stations, which stuck by their guns on this issue, even in the face of threats.

Report: Sinclair Canceled Airing Charlie Kirk Tribute on Its ABC Stations After Threats

Kimmel did comment on the controversy, but he did not apologize for what he said, which implied a MAGA connection to Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air tonight. Here's what the late-night host had to say in response to the backlash he received for saying Charlie Kirk's assassin was part of MAGA:

"It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man... For those who think I did… pic.twitter.com/MHk4KMhxdk
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 24, 2025

“You understand that it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it." He said he posted a message sending love to his family immediately after Charlie Kirk was killed.

"Nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for the actions...of what, it was obviously a deeply disturbed individual. That was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make. But I understand that to some, that felt either ill-timed or unclear, or maybe both, and for those who think I did point a finger, I get why you’re upset."

He said he thought the alleged murderer "didn't represent anyone" and "was a sick person who thought violence was a solution, and it isn't. Ever." Then he spoke about threats he has received over time.

Yet, you did make light of it, and you did imply blame to a specific group, and even now are failing to acknowledge what authorities have said about the alleged killer being on the left, or how he might have been influenced, Jimmy. Yes, the actions are on the actors, but this skips around the influence of the dangerous rhetoric that continues on the left.

Then, too, Kimmel made it about himself, because of course he did.

He stated he didn't want to make this about him, while joking that was what people said when they made it about themselves. But then he said that what was "important was that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this."

No, what is important was that Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and people on the left are still using the dangerous — and false — rhetoric to inflame people against conservatives.

🚨JIMMY KIMMEL: "I want to thank the people who DON'T support my show but support my right to share those beliefs anyways. People who I never would have imagined: Ben Shapiro, Clay Travis, Candace Owens, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and even Ted Cruz...

Even though I don't agree… pic.twitter.com/9LLMlGIgHZ
— Autism Capital 🧩 (@AutismCapital) September 24, 2025

There was no government suppression of your show, Jimmy. If there had been, you wouldn't be back on so quickly. Private companies can pull you for saying something you shouldn't, that they know is wrong, or that they think adversely affects their bottom line. That's America, and you suffer the consequences of being a horrible human being.

Government suppression is what happened with Google because of pressure from the Biden team.

But Kimmel continued that claim of suppression with jokes about the FCC and Robert DeNiro in the role of the new chair. They were trying to paint the FCC like the Mafia.

Jimmy Kimmel calls the Chairman of the FCC, appropriately played by Robert DeNiro, the king of wiseguys pic.twitter.com/c9AbCWcFIU
— Jeffrey Evan Gold (@jeffgoldesq) September 24, 2025

Kimmel pointed to the actions of Erika Kirk.

KIMMEL: “Erika Kirk forgave the man who shot her husband … That is an example we should follow. If you believe in the teachings of Jesus, as I do, there it was. A selfless act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow. It touched me deeply.” pic.twitter.com/8DSB4J2taQ
— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) September 24, 2025

She forgave him. That is an example we should follow,” Kimmel said. “If you believe in the teachings of Jesus, as I do, there it was. That’s it. A selfless act of grace.
“Forgiveness from a grieving widow. It touched me deeply. If there’s anything we should take from this tragedy to carry forward, I hope it can be that.”

Now, I have some feelings about his use of Erika Kirk here. Yes, forgiveness is a fundamental part of Christianity, and she set a truly inspiring example of that. So it's good that he pointed that out to many who wouldn't know it otherwise. Maybe it will humanize the Kirks for some on the left who attack Charlie.

But this feels like a media manipulation from him to basically step to "so forgive me." And again, these situations are not the same. He is not a victim here, and this wasn't even an apology. An apology starts with truly appreciating what you did wrong, and I'm not sure he gets that yet.

Editor's Note: The mainstream media continues to deflect, gaslight, spin, and lie about President Trump, his administration, and conservatives.

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