Jimmy Kimmel returned to social media for the first time since his late-night show was abruptly pulled from ABC's lineup. The post was Kimmel's first public comment since ABC announced last week that Jimmy Kimmel Live! The dispute quickly became a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over free speech, political satire and the limits of late-night comedy. Rosie O'Donnell was among the first stars to react to Kimmel's post as she commented: 'kill it tonight - feel all the love ❤️.' 'This is the moment to defend free speech across our nation.