By Rachel Dobkin

Copyright independent

Jimmy Kimmel may have been reinstated by ABC following a short-lived suspension, but the late night talk show will remain unavailable on some local networks as Nexstar Media joins Sinclair Inc in continuing to boycott the show.

Sinclair announced Monday that it would continue to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! on its affiliate networks over the host’s controversial Charlie Kirk comments.

“Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming,” the company shared on social media.

“Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”

On Tuesday, Nexstar indicated their intention to do the same, saying in a statement: “We made a decision last week to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! following what ABC referred to as Mr. Kimmel’s ‘ill-timed and insensitive’ comments at a critical time in our national discourse.

“We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.”

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