Sinclair, Nexstar won't broadcast Kimmel's show despite it returning to ABC

Driving the news: "Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming," Sinclair said in a Monday evening statement.

• "Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show's potential return."
• Nexstar said Tuesday its affiliates would also continue pre-empting the show, saying it stands by that "decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve."
• It noted "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" remains available through Disney's streaming products.

The big picture: The broadcast groups pulled Kimmel's show from their affiliates amid vocal criticism of the late night host from Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr.

• Carr had warned ABC of potential repercussions for Kimmel's comments in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing.
• He also applauded broadcasters that pre-empted the show.

What to watch: Kimmel's opening monologue. He has not yet publicly commented on the saga since his show was pulled.

Go deeper: What to know about Jimmy Kimmel's show before his return

Editor's note: This story was updated with a new statement from Nexstar.