Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves last week after a very short suspension related to his remarks about Charlie Kirk and MAGA. We wouldn't blame anyone if they believed Kimmel's martyrdom was also a cynical ploy to boost his ratings. Jimmy Kimmel’s short-lived ratings spike comes to screeching halt https://t.co/6rnoc2cSV6 pic.twitter.com/hmjReJSRBI — New York Post (@nypost) September 29, 2025Here's more from the New York Post:Disney briefly suspended ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after the host’s remarks about the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk sparked widespread backlash. On Thursday, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” averaged 2.3 million total viewers — a staggering 64% drop from the 6.5 million who tuned in for Tuesday’s much-hyped return. Actor Bradley Whitford called Kimmel's suspension a "very clear attack on free speech" and said Kimmel's reaction to Kirk's assassination was "nothing but compassionate."