Disney CEO Bob Iger approved the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Iger initially moved to bench Kimmel following widespread criticism of the host’s remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Of all the backlash that Disney CEO Bob Iger endured this week, one critic may have stung the most, per @kimmasters. Sources recalled that Eisner “tortured and humiliated” Iger during that time, making his recent rebuke especially damaging. The suspension and reinstatement also underscored tensions inside Disney as Iger continues to manage political and industry pressures since returning to the CEO role in late 2022.