Jimmy Kimmel Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Comments, Returns Amid Affiliate Boycott

Jimmy Kimmel faced criticism and teasing after revealing on his show that his mother, Joann Iacono, had been persistently cooking and bringing him food during the week-long suspension of his late-night show by ABC. The suspension was a result of Kimmel's controversial remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, where he accused the 'MAGA gang' of trying to mischaracterize the suspect. Despite the show's reinstatement, some ABC affiliates, including Sinclair and Nexstar stations, chose not to air the program. Guests like Lisa Ann Walter brought food to Kimmel on air, humorously acknowledging his brief time off work. While many viewers mocked Kimmel for appearing overly dependent on his mother, several Hollywood figures expressed support for him during the controversy. The incident highlights the polarized reactions to Kimmel's comments and the fallout from the suspension.