Jimmy Kimmel returns sparking American free speech conversations

In his comeback appearance on TV screens across the U.S. late night host Jimmy Kimmel made it clear he refuses to be silenced by his critics, chiefly President Donald Trump.

While the official ratings aren’t available yet, his monologue has been viewed nearly 20 million times across social media, becoming his most watched video of the year on Youtube.

Kimmel’s abrupt suspension and subsequent return, has sparked broader conversations about protecting free speech in America.

While he opened the program with a light-hearted joke, Jimmy Kimmel soon took on a somber tone.

The host said his show wasn’t “important,” but stressed what’s important is that Americans get to live in a country that allows TV shows like his.