Jimmy Kimmel Emotionally Brings Another Event, Apologizes For Charlie Kirk's Comments

Jimmy Kimmel (screenshot)

JAKARTA - Jimmy Kimmel hosted his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live for the first time after being stopped by ABC television station. He hosted his show which aired on Tuesday, September 23 where he spoke of freedom of expression.

The show started with a clip containing news clips stopping until Jimmy Kimmel arrived in front of a cheering audience looking forward to it.

"We have to change. I'm not sure who has the strange 48 hours, me or CEO Tylenol," said Jimmy Kimmel.

Kimmel also used this opportunity to thank fellow Late Night hosts Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Conan O'Brien, James Corden, Jay Leno, Howard Stern and David Letterman. He also appreciated the public for supporting him.

"Moreover, I want to thank those who don't watch the show and what I believe, but support my right to share that opinion," said Jimmy Kimmel.

"Even though I don't agree with many people on some of the subjects, some of the things they say make me want to vomit, it takes courage for them to talk about this and they deserve credit," he continued.

Questioning his comments about the murder of Charlie Kirk, Kimmel felt his statement that day was not demeaning to Kirk or his family.

"I never meant to demean the young man's murder. I don't think anything funny about it. I shared a message on Instagram when he was murdered, sent a prayer for his family, and I really did that," said Jimmy Kimmel.

"It's not that I blame certain groups but it's personal anxiety. Maybe it's different from the points I want to convey but for some people it feels inappropriate. And those who point out, I understand why you are angry. If the situation is reversed, maybe I feel the same way," he said.

He explained that Charlie Kirk's killer did not represent a particular group, different from his statement that day.

"I think he shot Charlie Kik representing everything, he's a sick person who believes violence is a solution, and that's right," said Jimmy Kimmel.

The Jimmy Kimmel Live program was stopped by ABC television station and Disney's network for comments by Jimmy Kimmel last week. Stop it raises criticism from the public when they protest in New York and Los Angeles.

400 celebrities also signed an open letter petition to cancel Jimmy Kimmel's stop.