Jennifer Aniston, Stars Support Jimmy Kimmel Amid Show Suspension, Broadcaster Boycotts

Jimmy Kimmel was suspended indefinitely by ABC following the FCC's reprimand over his remarks about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, but after discussions, his show returned to air. Despite the return, broadcasters Sinclair and Nexstar continue to boycott the program, refusing to air new episodes on their ABC affiliates. Jennifer Aniston, a close friend of Kimmel, publicly supported him by sharing posts on social media, despite warnings of backlash, and was joined by other celebrities including Jamie Foxx and Stephen Colbert in celebrating Kimmel's comeback. Over 400 celebrities, including Aniston, Tom Hanks, and Ben Affleck, signed a letter organized by the ACLU condemning ABC's suspension of Kimmel, calling it a "dark moment for freedom of expression" and likening the censorship to a modern McCarthy era. The letter emphasized the importance of defending constitutional rights and freedom of speech against government and corporate pressure. The ACLU's executive director highlighted the broader implications of such censorship as a threat to the core values of a free country.