An article from the Hollywood Reporter said that Mr. Kimmel “planned to explain what he said and demonstrate how it was taken out of context. While the negotiations continue, the future of the dozens of staffers who work for Mr. Kimmel hangs in the balance. I do get that the easier path for them right now is to keep [Mr. Kimmel] off the air and the administration off their back,” Mr. Oliver said. Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesBy Monday morning, it appeared ABC and Disney had failed to reach an agreement to bring Mr. Kimmel back. Mr. Kimmel has not publicly commented on his suspension.