Given its unscripted nature, the world of late night talk shows is traditionally one without very much drama involved, but 2025 reignited the metaphorical Late Night Wars, only between the hosts and the powers that be, as opposed to each other. This week’s big news: ABC is bringing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" back on Tuesday night, following the host’s high-profile suspension and a firestorm of vitriolic reactions.
Not everyone is ready to play ball again, though, even if the FCC boss has walked back his prior comments that many viewed as a direct threat. Let’s break it all down.
