Family of Jimmy Kimmel claim there's more 'bombshells' to come following suspension over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and reinstatement has been big drama of late but his family has said there are still more ‘bombshells’ to come.

The Jimmy Kimmel Live! show was suspended last week after an episode saw the comedian speak about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Kimmel discussed the right’s reaction to the murder, namely Donald Trump’s, and the following day, the announcement was made that the show would be suspended ‘indefinitely’.

However, on 22 September, less than a week since his suspension, Disney announced the show would be returning.

This return has already been marred in controversy as their has been a backlash by Kimmel’s critics who rejoiced at his suspension.

As well as this, Sinclair Inc., whose local stations pay to run ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, announced that they would be upholding the move to keep the show off the air.

The company said: “Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show's potential return.”

Kimmel’s show being suspended and reinstated has resulted in many complaints (Mindy Small/Getty Images)

This means that in nearly 40 major markets on TV, Kimmel’s show will simply be replaced with local programming. Jimmy Kimmel’s cousin and longtime collaborator, Sal Iacono, has recently spoken out on the whole episode.

Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Iacono said he didn’t want to reveal too much at this stage but said more ‘bombshells’ will likely follow.

He did say that many Jimmy Kimmel Live staff members could lose their jobs and added: “I wish I could say anything. There are a couple bombshells still there. I’m feeling good. We’re going to be all right. Everything’s going to be just fine.”

He also explained that he wasn’t worried about Kimmel’s future going forward, regardless of what happens.

Sal Iacono and Kimmel together on his show in 2017 (Randy Holmes/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

He added: “He’ll be fine, whatever he wants to do. He might just want to be a pop-up chef and start making barbecue around the South Bay. He’ll do a great job.”

Curiously, Kimmel is yet to release a statement or comment publicly regarding the whole situation.

Kimmel has had many defenders since his show was suspended with many arguing it is an attack on free speech.

Countering this, those in support of the suspension have said that it was a good move by the companies.

Donald Trump has been one of the supporters of this move and after news broke of the suspension he took to Truth Social and said: "Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is CANCELLED.

"Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has ZERO talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!!"