Jimmy Kimmel (Photo via Twitter)
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to ABC after a six-day suspension over controversial comments about the klling of Charlie Kirk.

Kimmel’s previous comments on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ came nearly two weeks after Charlie Kirk was ass.assinated for millions to see. Kirk was fatally sh0t on Wednesday during a rally he was hosting at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Like everyone else, Kimmel spoke about it, saying, the “MAGA gang” was only trying to score political points off Charlie Kirk’s murd3r.

As a result of his comments, ABC pulled him off the air indefinitely. Nexstar Media said it would not air Jimmy Kimmel Live! “for the foreseeable future, beginning with tonight’s show.”

Last Wednesday, Nexstar added that the comedian’s remarks about Kirk “are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse.”

Now, Kimmel is back and showing true emotion for the entire situation.

Jimmy Kimmel Gets Emotional During Opening Monologue

Jimmy Kimmel got emotional as he marked his return back on TV following a suspension that was handed down over comments about the as.sa.ssination of Charlie Kirk.

During his opening monologue on Tuesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, the comedian addressed what happened that led to his almost losing his job.

“I have no illusions about changing anyone’s mind, but I do want to make something clear, because it’s important to me as a human, and that is, you understand that it was never my intention to make light of the murd3r of a young man,” the 57-year-old said as he fought not to cry.

“I don’t think there’s anything funny about it.

“I posted a message on Instagram of the day he was kied, sending love to his family and asking for compassion, and I meant it and I still do,” he stated.

“Nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what 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. If the situation was reversed, there’s a good chance I’d have felt the same way.”

Despite his comeback to his show, two of ABC’s affiliate stations, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group, refused to broadcast Kimmel’s show.

Jimmy Kimmel is one of the few people who have said something negatively towards Charlie Kirk and actually got to keep their job.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.