Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' across its ABC affiliate stations, substituting it with news programming. This decision comes amid ongoing negotiations with ABC about the show's potential return after Disney suspended production due to Kimmel's comments regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Disney's decision to pause the show was made to avoid further controversy during a sensitive time. Despite the suspension, many in the entertainment industry, including notable figures like Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, have supported Kimmel, signing an open letter against Disney's actions. Disney CEO Bob Iger has approved Kimmel's return, but it remains uncertain if Kimmel will need to apologize for his remarks. Sinclair had initially planned to air a special news report on Kirk during Kimmel's time slot but opted for an ABC game show instead.