UPDATE: Sinclair Broadcasting Group FOLDS, Will Begin Airing Jimmy Kimmel Tonight

Sinclair Inc. — one of the two major ABC affiliate owners who refused to air Jimmy Kimmel’s show — has just folded to the radical left.

They will start airing Jimmy Kimmel Live once again on their ABC TV stations beginning tonight.

What a shame.

🚨 BREAKING: Sinclair Broadcast Group has announced they’ll begin airing Jimmy Kimmel on their ABC stations again tonight

They also SH0T DOWN the leftist narrative that President Trump forced them to ban Kimmel for the last ten days

“Our decision to preempt this program was… pic.twitter.com/gLpOXSZfmP

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 26, 2025

BREAKING: Sinclair Broadcast Group has announced they’ll begin airing Jimmy Kimmel on their ABC stations again tonight

They also SH0T DOWN the leftist narrative that President Trump forced them to ban Kimmel for the last ten days

“Our decision to preempt this program was independent of any government interaction or influence. Free speech provides broadcasters with the right to exercise judgment as to the content on their local stations.”

Sinclair released a statement explaining their decision:

Sinclair announces end of preemption of Jimmy Kimmel Live! – show returns to air this evening on Sinclair’s ABC affiliates pic.twitter.com/DvBwhhuV4Z

— Sinclair, Inc. (@WeAreSinclair) September 26, 2025

Here’s the full text of Sinclair’s statement:

Sinclair today announced that it will end its preemption of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the show will return, this evening, on Sinclair’s ABC affiliates.

Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience. We take seriously our responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honoring our obligations to air national network programming.

Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives. We have also witnessed troubling acts of violence, including the despicable incident of a shooting at an ABC affiliate station in Sacramento. These events underscore why responsible broadcasting matters and why respectful dialogue between differing voices remains so important.

In our ongoing and constructive discussions with ABC, Sinclair proposed measures to strengthen accountability, viewer feedback, and community dialogue, including a network-wide independent ombudsman. These proposals were suggested as collaborative efforts between the ABC affiliates and the ABC network. While ABC and Disney have not yet adopted these measures, and Sinclair respects their right to make those decisions under our network affiliate agreements, we believe such measures could strengthen trust and accountability.

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Our decision to preempt this program was independent of any government interaction or influence. Free speech provides broadcasters with the right to exercise judgment as to the content on their local stations. While we understand that not everyone will agree with our decisions about programming, it is simply inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content.

As a company rooted in local stations, Sinclair remains committed to serving our communities with programming that reflects their priorities, earns their trust, and promotes constructive dialogue. We look forward to continuing to work with ABC to deliver content that serves a broad spectrum of our communities.

About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

Originally, Sinclair stated that they would not give Jimmy Kimmel back his airtime until he issued an apology for his disgusting remarks made about Charlie Kirk and donated to both Kirk’s family and TPUSA.

Has Jimmy done either of those things?

Nope.

The lack of integrity on Sinclair’s part is disappointing.

And, they are getting criticized hard on social media for backing down.

Take a look at these responses:

You demanded an apology and accountability, and you got nothing.

For one shining moment you were an example of holding power accountable to truth, and you caved. Now you’re just another example that those in power can do whatever they want and get away with it.

— Doctor D (@DrDemosthenes) September 26, 2025

Stop faceplanting. You were doing so well building brand recognition for a moment there

— Chow (@ChowRabbit) September 26, 2025

So it’s ok for Disney to use Sinclair to spread false information?

This seems like you have picked the side of disinformation against truth.

It’s not about free speech, you are a company and what you air is your decision.

— Matt (@MattWi) September 26, 2025

This user fixed the headline:

Sinclair Apologizes for Giving Americans Hope, Will Resume Scheduled Nightly Lectures from Crying Man in a Suit.

— The Holy Herald (@ThyHolyHerald) September 26, 2025