Jimmy Kimmel's cousin and longtime "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" writer Sal Iacono has broken his silence following the sudden suspension of the late-night talk show.

Speaking on "The Bill Simmons Podcast" on Monday, September 22, Iacono hinted that there are still major developments to come.

"There are a couple bombshells still there," Iacono, 54, said. "I wish I could say anything. I know too much, and it's very emotional. ... We're going to be all right. Everything's going to be just fine."

ABC pulled the show off the air on September 17 after Nexstar Media reportedly threatened to stop airing it on their affiliate stations, according to US Magazine.

The media company objected to comments Kimmel made about the killing of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, calling his remarks inappropriate.

Since then, the future of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has remained uncertain, with even show employees reportedly left in the dark.

A source previously told sources that Disney is trying to figure out how to bring Kimmel back — but there's also concern he may walk away from the show altogether.

Sal Iacono Recalls Son's Comment on Kimmel's Suspension

According to the NY Post, while Iacono avoided giving away too much, he described the past week as "tumultuous," noting that emotions have been running high.

Still, he shared a personal moment between their families that offered some levity amid the chaos.

"My kids felt weird approaching [Jimmy] at first," Iacono recalled. "And my middle guy, Jack, who is a junior in high school, breaks the ice and says, 'Hey, some kids at school say it's not right what happened to you' and just leaves it there."

Kimmel's humorous response? According to Iacono: "'Well, next time tell them I'm not too worried about what happens. My cousin Jimmy is an excellent dancer.'"

Although Kimmel, 57, has not made a public statement since the suspension, he has received support from across the entertainment industry.

More than 400 celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, Ben Stiller, and Meryl Streep, signed an open letter posted by the ACLU defending free speech and condemning attempts to silence entertainers over political views.

Podcast host Bill Simmons, who once wrote for Kimmel's show, said he isn't concerned about Kimmel's future.

He suggested that Kimmel could easily pivot to something new, even joking that he might try his hand at cooking barbecue in the South Bay.

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