‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ is back — just not on ABC4. Here’s why.

Disney is bringing the talk show back, but Nexstar — which owns ABC4 in Salt Lake City — says it will keep airing local news in place of the program.

(Evan Agostini | Invision/Associated Press) Jimmy Kimmel, seen here in 2019, was suspended "indefinitely" by ABC on Sept. 17, 2025, following comments made about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ is back — just not on ABC4. Here’s why.

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