Jimmy Kimmel live, Sept. 24 -- Returning to the stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a nearly week-long suspension, Jimmy Kimmel opened his emotional monologue with a candid declaration: "If you like me you like me, if you don't you don't. I don't have any illusions about changing anyone's mind." The host acknowledged the controversy surrounding his remarks on Charlie Kirk's death but remained resolute in defending free speech.

Jimmy Kimmel made a highly anticipated return to his late-night stage on Tuesday, delivering an impassioned monologue addressing free speech, media pressures, and his brief suspension by ABC.

The Emmy-winning host opened by stating, "never my intention to make light of Charlie Kirk's death," emphasising his sensitiv...