Nexstar Joins Sinclair in Boycotting Jimmy Kimmel’s Show (2)

Nexstar Media Group Inc. said it would join Sinclair Inc., another large owner of ABC TV stations, in not airing Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night.

Walt Disney Co., parent of ABC, said Kimmel would return to hosting duties after a suspension surrounding his remarks about the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk. The two station groups account for about 23% of US households.

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“We made a decision last week to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! following what ABC referred to as Mr. Kimmel’s ‘ill-timed and insensitive’ comments,” Nexstar said Tuesday. “We stand by that decision pending assurance ...