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

Sinclair won't broadcast Kimmel's show despite it returning to ABC
Sinclair splans to continue pre-empting "Jimmy Kimmel Live," despite the fact that ABC said it plans to bring back the program on Tuesday.Why it matters: Sinclair is exploring a possible divestiture of its local broadcast stations, which it would need regulatory approval for.What they're saying: "Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming," the network said in a Monday evening statement."Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show's potential return."What to watch: It's unclear whether Nexstar, which was the first local affiliate group to say it would pull the program from its lineup last week, will follow in Sinclair's footsteps. Nexstar, the largest local broadcast group in the U.S., recently said it agreed to acquire Tegna, the fourth-biggest local broadcaster, in an all-cash deal valued at $6.2 billion.Go deeper: What to know about Jimmy Kimmel's show before his return

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