ABC executives are expecting a massive ratings boost from Jimmy Kimmel's return on Tuesday night, but the host 'must play his cards right,' sources told The U.S. Sun. 5 An insider told The U.S. Sun ABC execs are excited about the prospect of a ratings boost when Jimmy Kimmel Live! The source also addressed Sinclair and Nexstar's statements that the affiliate carriers wouldn't be airing Kimmel's return on their stations. Sinclair's Monday night statement read, “Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! Meanwhile, Nexstar said on Tuesday, the day of Kimmel's return, "We made a decision last week to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live!