Nexstar Restores 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on ABC Affiliates, Says It 'Remains Committed to Protecting' First Amendment

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is set to return to the airwaves Friday evening on Nexstar Media Group's 23 ABC affiliate stations and nine other partner stations. "We have had discussions with executives at The Walt Disney Company and appreciate their constructive approach to addressing our concerns," the company said in a statement. "As a local broadcaster, Nexstar remains committed to protecting the First Amendment while producing and airing local and national news that is fact-based and unbiased and, above all, broadcasting content that is in the best interest of the communities we . . .