Jamie Foxx, Rosie O’Donnell And More Respond To Jimmy Kimmel’s First Post Since ABC Suspension

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As a huge fan of late-night comedy, I was pretty worried when I heard about the trouble with Jimmy Kimmel and *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*. It was all over the entertainment news last week after ABC pulled the show due to some comments he made. Thankfully, a lot of big names in Hollywood – celebrities I really admire – spoke up and even signed a letter protesting the suspension. Now, it looks like he’s coming back on September 23rd, which is fantastic news! He even broke his silence on social media just before the return, posting a tribute to a comedy legend, and getting tons of support from people like Jamie Foxx and Rosie O’Donnell. It’s great to see everything working out.

Rather than address his suspension or recent events on social media, Kimmel shared a photo of himself with the legendary Norman Lear. Here’s the image:

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It seems Jimmy Kimmel highlighted Norman Lear on September 23 not to mark a birthday or death anniversary, but possibly in connection with the return of Jimmy Fallon’s show. Lear, famous for creating sitcoms like *All in the Family*, *The Jeffersons*, and *Maude*, was also a dedicated activist who, according to reports, once clashed with Richard Nixon.

When Norman Lear passed away in 2023, Jimmy Kimmel was one of many who paid tribute. Now, as Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns, several celebrities have been sharing supportive messages on Kimmel’s Instagram, both to honor Lear’s memory and show support for Kimmel during his ongoing public dispute with ABC. Here’s a glimpse at what some of them said:

  • Jamie Foxx: “God bless he’s looking down. Proud of you.”
  • Rosie O’Donnell: “Kill it tonight – feel all the love ❤️”
  • Phil Rosenthal: “He is proud of you.”
  • Alyssa Milano: “I can honestly say, his legacy lives on and he would’ve been very proud of how you’ve used your platform and navigated that last week. You’re a national treasure. Thank you for risking it all.”
  • Justin Theroux: “Awww. That good man. Now go get em meathead! 🙌”

Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear worked together on various projects before Lear’s passing, and Kimmel spoke highly of the television icon after he died. While many expected Kimmel to immediately address his show’s temporary pause on social media, he offered a subtle tribute by simply sharing that he missed Lear’s activism in the hours before Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned to the air after being off last week.

Check out his tribute to Lear shortly after he died in 2023:

Okay, so *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* is back Tuesday night, September 23rd, at 11:35 p.m. Eastern on ABC, after that break he took. Honestly, I’m expecting a lot of viewers to tune in just to see what he says in his opening monologue. There’s a catch, though – if you get your ABC from Sinclair Broadcast Group, you might not be able to watch it. But for the rest of us, it’s going to be interesting to see how Kimmel addresses everything.

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension sparked reactions from other late-night hosts, following CBS’s recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show. Both Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon addressed the situation on their respective programs with surprisingly similar takes. While Kimmel offered a heartfelt tribute to Norman Lear, he’s expected to discuss his suspension more fully in his next monologue, and he’s already receiving support from both celebrities and fans. You can watch Kimmel’s return tonight on ABC at 11:35 p.m. Eastern Time.

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2025-09-24 02:08