Jimmy Kimmel returned Tuesday to his late show on ABC after a nearly week-long suspension.

The host delivered an emotional monologue defending free speech, but did not issue an apology.

Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group, owners of ABC affiliates, continue to keep “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off their stations.

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[–] 35 points 1 year ago (7 children)

That was a pretty fucking good monologue, but damn, you know shits rough when you agree with Ted Cruz.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I'm more surprised Ted had a line he wouldn't cross (for now) to get power, influence, or money. Perhaps he sees the writing on the wall and is positioning himself to survive the backlash.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    It was nice, but I can't say I could agree with his praising Kirk's wife for forgiving the killer. I can't believe anything that say because everything is performative and I can't help but to think, "would she have said the same if the killer wasn't a white guy?"

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  • [–] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Race has nothing to do with it at all...

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Until you actually give it any thought. Kirk's last words were about gang violence, if a black person had shot him, there would have absolutely been a different narrative.

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