What is Jimmy Kimmel Live's future at ABC? This is the question many are asking after a top Disney executive's cryptic answer left everyone in a state of confusion.&nbsp;&nbsp;The late-night funnyman's future at the network hangs in uncertainty as the longtime host's contract approaches expiration. The executive addressed the future of Kimmel's show after Page Six reported in May that the comedian would step back from the show after his contract expires in May 2027. However, ABC denied the claims, calling them "purely speculative." &nbsp;<h3>What has Disney President Dana Walden said about Jimmy Kimmel’s future on ABC?</h3>Disney president and chief creative officer Dana Walden talked about Kimmel's show during her appearance on Bloomberg's Screentime when she was asked whether Kimmel will be hosting his late-night show "a year from now." Her answer would definitely make many believe that things are not on a smooth path.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/did-matt-damon-just-get-kicked-out-of-jimmy-kimmel-s-brooklyn-show-here-s-what-we-know-1790837988979">Did Matt Damon just get kicked out of Jimmy Kimmel’s Brooklyn show? Here’s what we know</a>&nbsp;“I’m not going to make that announcement here with you today,” she said. &nbsp;“It’s a very challenging daypart, late-night,” Walden said during her appearance.&nbsp;“That’s not to say that Jimmy is not doing a phenomenal job, and his ratings are up, but they’re up relative to a smaller audience that’s watching late night on broadcast television.” &nbsp;&nbsp;The shift is something the audience may witness in the coming months, and this is what Walden hinted at as she mentioned the YouTube channel, but for her that's not a lucrative opportunity. &nbsp;Amid all this, it has also been reported that the network is focusing on budget cuts to keep the show on-air.&nbsp;&nbsp;She continued, “Obviously, there’s a YouTube channel. Millions of people are watching, on demand, parts of that show. That is not a lucrative opportunity for a very premium talk show, so we’re trying to make sense of the business while also honoring a deep partnership. I love Jimmy. We have a great friendship. He’s close to a number of the people at Disney, and again, we’re trying to work through it and make sense of both. What does Jimmy want? What’s the right thing to do, and what’s the right thing for our business?” &nbsp;&nbsp;Walden talked about the growing challenges faced by the late-night ecosystem. But at the same time, Kimmel's monologues and segments from the show are garnering millions of views across social media, including YouTube.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-roy-faces-personal-attacks-from-younger-actors-over-dustbin-medium-remark-1791002461568">Rohit Roy on personal attacks from younger actors over ‘dustbin medium’ remark</a>&nbsp;Kimmel signed a one-year extension in December 2025 that keeps him as the host in the 2026-27 season. As per reports, he makes about $16 million a year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the show's debut in 2023, Kimmel has been hosting it, making him one of the longest-serving hosts of ABC's late-night television.&nbsp;

Talk around Jimmy Kimmel and his late-night show's future continues to dominate headlines. Amid all this, Disney President Dana Walden answered whether Kimmel will return to host the show in 2027. 

What is Jimmy Kimmel Live's future at ABC? This is the question many are asking after a top Disney executive's cryptic answer left everyone in a state of confusion. The late-night funnyman's future at the network hangs in uncertainty as the longtime host's contract approaches expiration. The executive addressed the future of Kimmel's show after Page Six reported in May that the comedian would step back from the show after his contract expires in May 2027. However, ABC denied the claims, calling them "purely speculative." What has Disney President Dana Walden said about Jimmy Kimmel’s future on ABC? Disney president and chief creative officer Dana Walden talked about Kimmel's show during her appearance on Bloomberg's Screentime when she was asked whether Kimmel will be hosting his late-night show "a year from now." Her answer would definitely make many believe that things are not on a smooth path. Also read: Did Matt Damon just get kicked out of Jimmy Kimmel’s Brooklyn show? Here’s what we know “I’m not going to make that announcement here with you today,” she said. “It’s a very challenging daypart, late-night,” Walden said during her appearance. “That’s not to say that Jimmy is not doing a phenomenal job, and his ratings are up, but they’re up relative to a smaller audience that’s watching late night on broadcast television.” The shift is something the audience may witness in the coming months, and this is what Walden hinted at as she mentioned the YouTube channel, but for her that's not a lucrative opportunity. Amid all this, it has also been reported that the network is focusing on budget cuts to keep the show on-air. She continued, “Obviously, there’s a YouTube channel. Millions of people are watching, on demand, parts of that show. That is not a lucrative opportunity for a very premium talk show, so we’re trying to make sense of the business while also honoring a deep partnership. I love Jimmy. We have a great friendship. He’s close to a number of the people at Disney, and again, we’re trying to work through it and make sense of both. What does Jimmy want? What’s the right thing to do, and what’s the right thing for our business?” Walden talked about the growing challenges faced by the late-night ecosystem. But at the same time, Kimmel's monologues and segments from the show are garnering millions of views across social media, including YouTube. Also read: Rohit Roy on personal attacks from younger actors over ‘dustbin medium’ remark Kimmel signed a one-year extension in December 2025 that keeps him as the host in the 2026-27 season. As per reports, he makes about $16 million a year. Since the show's debut in 2023, Kimmel has been hosting it, making him one of the longest-serving hosts of ABC's late-night television.

Talk around Jimmy Kimmel and his late-night show's future continues to dominate headlines. Amid all this, Disney President Dana Walden answered whether Kimmel will return to host the show in 2027.&nbsp;

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Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon have become the talk of the town after The Odyssey actor crashed the former's show and was seen cheering for the Red Sox, promoting for his removal. However, there is an interesting twist to it, turning the attempted ejection into another prank in their decades-long comedic rivalry.<h2>Did Jimmy Kimmel really kick out Matt Damon from the show?</h2>Damon appeared in the audience during the opening night of Kimmel’s weeklong residency at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 28. As Kimmel discussed the upcoming Yankees-Red Sox postseason matchup, Damon began cheering loudly for Boston while wearing a Red Sox cap.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/ben-affleck-on-jimmy-kimmel-live-batman-actor-shares-how-his-kids-roast-his-dating-history-1790413794099">Ben Affleck on Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Batman actor shares how his kids roast his dating history</a>&nbsp;Kimmel quickly noticed him and played along with the interruption. He called Damon the “loser in the Red Sox cap” before asking security to escort him from the theatre. But Damon had another surprise ready. When Kimmel questioned why he was there, the actor explained that he was attending the show with “family”. He then revealed that Kimmel’s mother, Joan, and sister, Jill, were sitting with him.“I have no idea what your name is,” Kimmel shrugged. “And honestly, I don’t care, because it’s time for the ceremonial throwing out of the first Red Sox fan.” Calling upon security, Kimmel demanded, “Please remove this ‘M******e’ from the theatre.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/is-stephen-colbert-making-a-late-night-comeback-jimmy-kimmel-has-the-answer-1789147910965">Is Stephen Colbert making a late-night comeback? Jimmy Kimmel has the answer</a>&nbsp;Kimmel reacted with disbelief and again called for Damon to be removed. Security eventually escorted Damon and Kimmel’s relatives from the audience, while Damon continued the joke as he left. Once Damon was out of the theatre, Kimmel returned to the audience and joked about the disruption, adding another punchline to the unusual interruption.&nbsp;The latest stunt continues a comic rivalry that dates back to 2005. Kimmel originally began joking at the end of his shows that he had run out of time to interview Damon, even though the actor had not actually been scheduled to appear. The joke eventually developed into a recurring bit involving surprise appearances, insults and elaborate pranks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/the-odyssey-matt-damon-recalls-missing-shekhar-kapur-s-the-four-feathers-filmmaker-reacts-1783779691275">The Odyssey: Matt Damon recalls missing Shekhar Kapur's The Four Feathers; filmmaker reacts</a><h2>Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon's friendship</h2>Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon share a famous, decades-long fake feud that is actually a close real-life friendship &nbsp;In 2005, during a slow late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel randomly blurted out, “Apologies to Matt Damon, but we ran out of time,” at the end of the broadcast. The sign-off became a nightly recurring joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/matt-damon-reveals-why-christopher-nolan-s-the-odyssey-was-his-hardest-movie-yet-1780819957278">Matt Damon reveals why Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was his 'hardest movie' yet</a>&nbsp;In 2008, Kimmel's then-girlfriend Sarah Silverman teamed up with Matt Damon to release a viral music video titled "I'm F*cking Matt Damon". Damon has retaliated over the years by sneaking onto the show in a giant Trojan horse, hijacking hosting duties, and getting playfully ejected by security during remote broadcasts. Kimmel frequently brings up the mock rivalry when hosting major events like the Oscars.

Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon have added another chapter to their long-running on-screen rivalry after the actor unexpectedly turned up at Kimmel’s Brooklyn show. Read to know more.

Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon have become the talk of the town after The Odyssey actor crashed the former's show and was seen cheering for the Red Sox, promoting for his removal. However, there is an interesting twist to it, turning the attempted ejection into another prank in their decades-long comedic rivalry. Did Jimmy Kimmel really kick out Matt Damon from the show? Damon appeared in the audience during the opening night of Kimmel’s weeklong residency at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 28. As Kimmel discussed the upcoming Yankees-Red Sox postseason matchup, Damon began cheering loudly for Boston while wearing a Red Sox cap. Also Read: Ben Affleck on Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Batman actor shares how his kids roast his dating history Kimmel quickly noticed him and played along with the interruption. He called Damon the “loser in the Red Sox cap” before asking security to escort him from the theatre. But Damon had another surprise ready. When Kimmel questioned why he was there, the actor explained that he was attending the show with “family”. He then revealed that Kimmel’s mother, Joan, and sister, Jill, were sitting with him. “I have no idea what your name is,” Kimmel shrugged. “And honestly, I don’t care, because it’s time for the ceremonial throwing out of the first Red Sox fan.” Calling upon security, Kimmel demanded, “Please remove this ‘M******e’ from the theatre. Also Read: Is Stephen Colbert making a late-night comeback? Jimmy Kimmel has the answer Kimmel reacted with disbelief and again called for Damon to be removed. Security eventually escorted Damon and Kimmel’s relatives from the audience, while Damon continued the joke as he left. Once Damon was out of the theatre, Kimmel returned to the audience and joked about the disruption, adding another punchline to the unusual interruption. The latest stunt continues a comic rivalry that dates back to 2005. Kimmel originally began joking at the end of his shows that he had run out of time to interview Damon, even though the actor had not actually been scheduled to appear. The joke eventually developed into a recurring bit involving surprise appearances, insults and elaborate pranks. Also Read: The Odyssey: Matt Damon recalls missing Shekhar Kapur's The Four Feathers; filmmaker reacts Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon's friendship Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon share a famous, decades-long fake feud that is actually a close real-life friendship In 2005, during a slow late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel randomly blurted out, “Apologies to Matt Damon, but we ran out of time,” at the end of the broadcast. The sign-off became a nightly recurring joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Also Read: Matt Damon reveals why Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was his 'hardest movie' yet In 2008, Kimmel's then-girlfriend Sarah Silverman teamed up with Matt Damon to release a viral music video titled "I'm F*cking Matt Damon". Damon has retaliated over the years by sneaking onto the show in a giant Trojan horse, hijacking hosting duties, and getting playfully ejected by security during remote broadcasts. Kimmel frequently brings up the mock rivalry when hosting major events like the Oscars.

Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon have added another chapter to their long-running on-screen rivalry after the actor unexpectedly turned up at Kimmel’s Brooklyn show. Read to know more.

Did Matt Damon just get kicked out of Jimmy Kimmel’s Brooklyn show? Here’s what we know

Jimmy Kimmel is back in the headlines, this time over an interview that has put his late-night show at the centre of a fresh clash with the US Federal Communications Commission. Kimmel’s conversation with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was moved from ABC’s broadcast schedule to YouTube amid concerns over FCC rules governing political candidates on television. The decision has since triggered a war of words, with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr accusing Talarico.<h2>Brendan Carr mocks Jimmy Kimmel and James Talarico</h2>Brendan Carr, the Trump-aligned Republican chairman of the FCC took to his X profile that included a meme mocking Talarico and Kimmel meant to show a self-inflicted fail. It depicts Kimmel riding a bike with Talarico tucked into a baby backpack carrier on the TV host’s shoulders; Kimmel then inserts a stick into the spokes, causing the bike to crash.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/is-stephen-colbert-making-a-late-night-comeback-jimmy-kimmel-has-the-answer-1789147910965">Is Stephen Colbert making a late-night comeback? Jimmy Kimmel has the answer</a>&nbsp;He accused James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for the US Senate, of running a hoax to garner attention and campaign donations by sitting for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel — which ABC put on YouTube instead of airing it on broadcast TV to avoid a potential clash with the FCC.

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In a post, Carr wrote a lengthy note that Talarico is “just running the same hoax he did a few months ago on Colbert for the purpose of getting clicks and donations; he's banking on people not understanding the statute or operating as partisan lemmings.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pakistani-actor-mahira-khan-announces-second-pregnancy-flaunts-baby-bump-at-tiff-2026-1789279314929">Pakistani actor Mahira Khan announces second pregnancy at TIFF 2026</a><h3>Why was the Talarico interview moved to YouTube?</h3>The dispute centres on the FCC’s interpretation of its equal-time requirements. The agency has taken the position that certain broadcast talk shows can be subject to rules requiring broadcasters to provide comparable opportunities to opposing political candidates.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bigg-boss-20-weekend-ka-vaar-highlights-salman-khan-addresses-major-clashes-praises-qazi-touqeer-1789273191053">Bigg Boss 20 Weekend ka Vaar highlights: Salman Khan addresses major clashes</a>&nbsp;Kimmel said the interview would therefore not air on ABC and instead would be made available online.&nbsp;The host criticised what he viewed as regulatory pressure surrounding the appearance, while Talarico accused the government of interfering with political speech.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/shahid-kapoor-to-rajkummar-rao-actors-who-rule-both-theatres-and-ott-1789282635915">Shahid Kapoor to Rajkummar Rao: Actors who rule both theatres and OTT</a>&nbsp;The situation is particularly notable because it is not the first time Talarico’s late-night appearances have run into similar concerns. Earlier this year, his scheduled appearance on Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show was also moved online amid concerns over the FCC’s equal-time rules.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has accused Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico of staging a “hoax” around his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s show to generate attention. Read to know more.

Jimmy Kimmel is back in the headlines, this time over an interview that has put his late-night show at the centre of a fresh clash with the US Federal Communications Commission. Kimmel’s conversation with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was moved from ABC’s broadcast schedule to YouTube amid concerns over FCC rules governing political candidates on television. The decision has since triggered a war of words, with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr accusing Talarico. Brendan Carr mocks Jimmy Kimmel and James Talarico Brendan Carr, the Trump-aligned Republican chairman of the FCC took to his X profile that included a meme mocking Talarico and Kimmel meant to show a self-inflicted fail. It depicts Kimmel riding a bike with Talarico tucked into a baby backpack carrier on the TV host’s shoulders; Kimmel then inserts a stick into the spokes, causing the bike to crash. Also Read: Is Stephen Colbert making a late-night comeback? Jimmy Kimmel has the answer He accused James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for the US Senate, of running a hoax to garner attention and campaign donations by sitting for an interview with Jimmy Kimmel — which ABC put on YouTube instead of airing it on broadcast TV to avoid a potential clash with the FCC.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has accused Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico of staging a “hoax” around his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s show to generate attention. Read to know more.

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Jimmy Kimmel Live! is one of the loved late-night talk shows. Hosted and executively produced by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the show tapes from El Capitan Entertainment Centre in Hollywood and is renowned for its tropical monologues. celebrity interviews and viral segments. However, the host has shocked fans by announcing that he will be on a hiatus for two months and Rosie O'Donnell will be in his place for a while.<h2>Jimmy Kimmel on a hiatus: Will Rosie O'Donnell host the show?</h2>Jimmy Kimmel confirmed that he's set to take a two-month break from Jimmy Kimmel Live!, sharing the list of guest hosts filling in for him while he's gone. “Well, I hope you’re paying attention this summer because I will be taking the next two months off,” Kimmel told his right-hand Guillermo Rodriguez during Thursday’s monologue. “This time voluntarily.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jimmy-kimmel-trolls-donald-trump-s-80th-birthday-with-parody-of-alleged-jeffrey-epstein-card-1781546206336">Jimmy Kimmel trolls Donald Trump’s 80th birthday with parody of alleged Jeffrey Epstein card</a>&nbsp;During Kimmel's montage on Thursday's episode of the ABC talk show, he said, "We have assembled a potent group of hosts to fill in for me, beginning with Tiffany Haddish, Colman Domingo, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson, and Jelly Roll." The comedian then gave a shoutout to O'Donnell, adding: "And, as a special treat for our commander-in-chief, I asked one of his all-time favourites, Rosie O'Donnell, to be here to keep the hits coming."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jimmy-kimmel-mocks-donald-trump-as-he-skips-son-s-wedding-he-loves-don-jr-he-just-loves-the-united-states-more-1779935771620">Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump as he skips son’s wedding: ‘He loves Don Jr. He just loves the United States more’</a>&nbsp;As the audience laughed and clapped, Kimmel added: "You're welcome. And all I ask in return, Mr President, is that you don't do anything stupid while I'm gone. OK?" O'Donnell took to Instagram on Friday and posted a screenshot of a link to People's article about fronting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with the caption: "And I can't wait!!! #jimmykimmellive."&nbsp;Kimmel did not reveal when O'Donnell would host, but her representative confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that her one-week guest-presenting gig begins on August 17.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/jimmy-kimmel-melania-trump-joke-backlash-trump-attack-1777361851059">Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania joke following Trump assassination attempt and backlash- What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Melania Trump?</a><h2>Who is Rosie O'Donnell?</h2>Rosie O'Donnell is a renowned American comedian, actress and television personality. She gained prominence in the 1990s as the host of the Emmy-winning The Rosie O'Donnell Show, which earned her the nickname "Queen of Nice". She is also well-known for her outspoken activism and her highly publicised feud with Donald.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/melania-trump-urges-abc-to-take-a-stand-by-firing-jimmy-kimmel-1777360973597">Melania Trump Urges ABC to Take a Stand By Firing Jimmy Kimmel</a>&nbsp;She hosted her own syndicated talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, from 1996 to 2002. She later served as a co-host on ABC's The View. Her notable film and television credits include A League of Their Own, The Flintstones, Nip/Tuck, and The Foster. An avid supporter of the arts, she has starred in Broadway musicals like Grease and Fiddler on the Roof. She founded the non-profit Rosie's Theatre Kids to provide arts education to underprivileged children.<h2>Rosie O'Donnell's feud with President Donald Trump</h2>Jimmy Kimmel spoke sarcastically when he referred to Rosie O'Donnell as one of US President Donald Trump's "all-time favourites", since she and the Republican Party politician have been publicly feuding since 2006.&nbsp;In mid-April 2026, a fake AI-generated poster circulated on social media claiming Rosie O'Donnell was returning to the U.S. to compete on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. The poster featured a digitally generated image of O'Donnell in a sparkling green dress with curly hair, captioned with the text, "She returns to the U.S. in an epic comeback!"&nbsp;Because of her vocal opposition to the US President, O'Donnell moved to Ireland. Their ongoing public&nbsp;The clash has involved everything from name-calling and Trump threatening to revoke her U.S. citizenship to O'Donnell hitting back by posting photos of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein.

Jimmy Kimmel has announced that he will be taking a two-month break from Jimmy Kimmel Live. Rosie O'Donnell is one of the guests in the show who is going to be part of hosting activities. Read to know more. 

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is one of the loved late-night talk shows. Hosted and executively produced by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the show tapes from El Capitan Entertainment Centre in Hollywood and is renowned for its tropical monologues. celebrity interviews and viral segments. However, the host has shocked fans by announcing that he will be on a hiatus for two months and Rosie O'Donnell will be in his place for a while. Jimmy Kimmel on a hiatus: Will Rosie O'Donnell host the show? Jimmy Kimmel confirmed that he's set to take a two-month break from Jimmy Kimmel Live!, sharing the list of guest hosts filling in for him while he's gone. “Well, I hope you’re paying attention this summer because I will be taking the next two months off,” Kimmel told his right-hand Guillermo Rodriguez during Thursday’s monologue. “This time voluntarily.” Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel trolls Donald Trump’s 80th birthday with parody of alleged Jeffrey Epstein card During Kimmel's montage on Thursday's episode of the ABC talk show, he said, "We have assembled a potent group of hosts to fill in for me, beginning with Tiffany Haddish, Colman Domingo, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson, and Jelly Roll." The comedian then gave a shoutout to O'Donnell, adding: "And, as a special treat for our commander-in-chief, I asked one of his all-time favourites, Rosie O'Donnell, to be here to keep the hits coming." Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump as he skips son’s wedding: ‘He loves Don Jr. He just loves the United States more’ As the audience laughed and clapped, Kimmel added: "You're welcome. And all I ask in return, Mr President, is that you don't do anything stupid while I'm gone. OK?" O'Donnell took to Instagram on Friday and posted a screenshot of a link to People's article about fronting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with the caption: "And I can't wait!!! #jimmykimmellive." Kimmel did not reveal when O'Donnell would host, but her representative confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that her one-week guest-presenting gig begins on August 17. Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania joke following Trump assassination attempt and backlash- What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Melania Trump? Who is Rosie O'Donnell? Rosie O'Donnell is a renowned American comedian, actress and television personality. She gained prominence in the 1990s as the host of the Emmy-winning The Rosie O'Donnell Show, which earned her the nickname "Queen of Nice". She is also well-known for her outspoken activism and her highly publicised feud with Donald. Also Read: Melania Trump Urges ABC to Take a Stand By Firing Jimmy Kimmel She hosted her own syndicated talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, from 1996 to 2002. She later served as a co-host on ABC's The View. Her notable film and television credits include A League of Their Own, The Flintstones, Nip/Tuck, and The Foster. An avid supporter of the arts, she has starred in Broadway musicals like Grease and Fiddler on the Roof. She founded the non-profit Rosie's Theatre Kids to provide arts education to underprivileged children. Rosie O'Donnell's feud with President Donald Trump Jimmy Kimmel spoke sarcastically when he referred to Rosie O'Donnell as one of US President Donald Trump's "all-time favourites", since she and the Republican Party politician have been publicly feuding since 2006. In mid-April 2026, a fake AI-generated poster circulated on social media claiming Rosie O'Donnell was returning to the U.S. to compete on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. The poster featured a digitally generated image of O'Donnell in a sparkling green dress with curly hair, captioned with the text, "She returns to the U.S. in an epic comeback!" Because of her vocal opposition to the US President, O'Donnell moved to Ireland. Their ongoing public The clash has involved everything from name-calling and Trump threatening to revoke her U.S. citizenship to O'Donnell hitting back by posting photos of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein.

Jimmy Kimmel has announced that he will be taking a two-month break from Jimmy Kimmel Live. Rosie O'Donnell is one of the guests in the show who is going to be part of hosting activities. Read to know more.&nbsp;

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It was US President Donald Trump’s birthday on June 14, and comedian and late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel obviously had to wish his favourite subject of jokes. Fans of Kimmel would know that the comedian and Trump have had a long-running public feud with both being critical of each other.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Jimmy Kimmel's birthday card for Donald Trump</h2>&nbsp;On Sunday, as Trump turned 80, Kimmel shared a satirical birthday card on Instagram that appeared to mimic a controversial card which Trump had allegedly sent to financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on his 50th birthday in 2003.&nbsp;“Happy 80th, Donald! A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday, and may every day be another wonderful secret,” the parody card read. Kimmel captioned the post, “Happy #80,” and tagged Trump's official Instagram account.The alleged birthday card closely resembled the alleged Epstein birthday card, but with some changes.&nbsp;In his card, Kimmel replaced Epstein's name with Trump's and swapped the original illustration of a slender female silhouette with a caricature seemingly mocking the president's physique.&nbsp;

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<h2>What’s the controversy around the card?</h2>Donald Trump allegedly sent a card to Epstein in 2003 when the latter turned 50. The card came under scrutiny after it was first reported by the Wall Street Journal in July 2025. Instead of a direct message, the original card was structured as a fictional dialogue between ‘Donald’ and ‘Jeffery’.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jimmy-kimmel-mocks-donald-trump-as-he-skips-son-s-wedding-he-loves-don-jr-he-just-loves-the-united-states-more-1779935771620">Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump as he skips son’s wedding: ‘He loves Don Jr. He just loves the United States more’</a>&nbsp;The card begins with a line credited to “Voice Over” that reads, “There must be more to life than having everything.”&nbsp;Donald then states, “Yes, there is, but I won't tell you what it is,” noting that “we have certain things in common, Jeffrey,” and that “enigmas never age, have you noticed that?”&nbsp;To that, Jeffrey replies, “As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you."&nbsp;The message ended with the line: “A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”&nbsp;The White House has repeatedly denied the involvement of the President in sending the card. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took to X (formerly Twitter) in September and stated, “As I have said all along, it's very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it. President Trump's legal team will continue to aggressively pursue litigation.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/george-clooney-speaks-in-support-of-jimmy-kimmel-amid-melania-trump-joke-outcry-1777371461900">George Clooney speaks in support of Jimmy Kimmel amid Melania Trump joke outcry</a>&nbsp;Trump first filed a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and two reporters in July. Then when the case was dismissed in April, Trump refiled the lawsuit the following month, adding the newspaper's parent company Dow Jones, media mogul Rupert Murdoch and News Corp CEO Robert Thomson to the complaint.&nbsp;Jeffery Epstein was found dead in his jail cell on August 10, 2019, at New York City's Metropolitan Correctional Center, back in 2003. He was charged with sex trafficking minors in federal court the year he died.&nbsp;

Jimmy Kimmel has once again taken a jab at US President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday. The comedian shared a satirical birthday card that had similarities to the card that Trump had allegedly sent to Epstein on his 50th birthday. 

It was US President Donald Trump’s birthday on June 14, and comedian and late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel obviously had to wish his favourite subject of jokes. Fans of Kimmel would know that the comedian and Trump have had a long-running public feud with both being critical of each other. Jimmy Kimmel's birthday card for Donald Trump On Sunday, as Trump turned 80, Kimmel shared a satirical birthday card on Instagram that appeared to mimic a controversial card which Trump had allegedly sent to financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on his 50th birthday in 2003. “Happy 80th, Donald! A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday, and may every day be another wonderful secret,” the parody card read. Kimmel captioned the post, “Happy #80,” and tagged Trump's official Instagram account. The alleged birthday card closely resembled the alleged Epstein birthday card, but with some changes. In his card, Kimmel replaced Epstein's name with Trump's and swapped the original illustration of a slender female silhouette with a caricature seemingly mocking the president's physique.

Jimmy Kimmel has once again taken a jab at US President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday. The comedian shared a satirical birthday card that had similarities to the card that Trump had allegedly sent to Epstein on his 50th birthday.&nbsp;

Jimmy Kimmel trolls Donald Trump’s 80th birthday with parody of alleged Jeffrey Epstein card

US President Donald Trump’s absence from his son’s wedding did not go unnoticed for late night host Jimmy Kimmel who turned it into a comedy segment during a recent episode of his show. Donald Trump Jr recently married Bettina Anderson during a private ceremony held on an island in the Bahamas. His siblings Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump but their father was not present.&nbsp;The president later took to Truth Social to explain the reason of his absence and stated that government related responsibilities and his dedication to the country prevented him from travelling to the wedding.&nbsp;Soon after, Kimmel sarcastically suggested “Daddy Donald” loved the United States more than attending his son's wedding and poked fun at the official explanation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jimmy Kimmel said, “It was a small ceremony with about 40 guests, none of whom were his father. Daddy Donald sent his RSVP via Truth Social. He wrote, ‘While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so. I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time'.”&nbsp;“See, he can be warm when he wants to. He loves Don Jr. He just loves the United States more. He had circumstances pertaining to the government to get to and also flying to a private island makes him miss his friend Jeffrey who he lost.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jimmy Kimmel 🤣😭 &quot;Trump sent his RSVP to Don Junior&#39;s wedding via Truth Social... he had circumstances pertaining to government to attend to. And also flying to a private island makes him miss his friend Jeffrey&quot; <a href="https://t.co/a4GFTNtBqA">pic.twitter.com/a4GFTNtBqA</a>&mdash; Elizabeth (@alluringmedia) <a href="https://x.com/alluringmedia/status/2059813110907560420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kimmel then continued joking about Trump by pointing out that the president still found time to attend other public events, including “UFC fights with Vanilla Ice,” but not his son's wedding. Kimmel then joked that without his father at the wedding, Donald Trump Jr must have missed Trump's long speeches about political topics. Kimmel also mentioned that reports suggested that that Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are still planning another celebration at the White House, where Trump and Melania Trump are expected to attend. Kimmel hilariously pointed out that that how awkward it would look if they skipped that event as well! Before marrying Bettina Anderson, Donald Trump Jr. was married to Vanessa Trump from 2005 until their divorce in 2018. He was then engaged to former Fox News personality Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Jimmy Kimmel made fun of US President Donald Trump after he skipped his son Donald Trump Jr's wedding in the Bahamas. Kimmel joked that ‘Daddy Donald’ loved the United States more than his son.

US President Donald Trump’s absence from his son’s wedding did not go unnoticed for late night host Jimmy Kimmel who turned it into a comedy segment during a recent episode of his show. Donald Trump Jr recently married Bettina Anderson during a private ceremony held on an island in the Bahamas. His siblings Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump but their father was not present. The president later took to Truth Social to explain the reason of his absence and stated that government related responsibilities and his dedication to the country prevented him from travelling to the wedding. Soon after, Kimmel sarcastically suggested “Daddy Donald” loved the United States more than attending his son's wedding and poked fun at the official explanation. Jimmy Kimmel said, “It was a small ceremony with about 40 guests, none of whom were his father. Daddy Donald sent his RSVP via Truth Social. He wrote, ‘While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so. I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time'.” “See, he can be warm when he wants to. He loves Don Jr. He just loves the United States more. He had circumstances pertaining to the government to get to and also flying to a private island makes him miss his friend Jeffrey who he lost.”

Jimmy Kimmel made fun of US President Donald Trump after he skipped his son Donald Trump Jr's wedding in the Bahamas. Kimmel joked that ‘Daddy Donald’ loved the United States more than his son.

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump as he skips son’s wedding: ‘He loves Don Jr. He just loves the United States more’

Melania Trump has broken her silence, strongly criticising Jimmy Kimmel over remarks she called offensive and inappropriate. She has urged ABC to take action, escalating the controversy. The clash has sparked a wider debate over political satire, public figures, and where the line should be drawn.


'Expectant Widow' Joke Draws Trump's Ire; Melania Calls For Kimmel To Be Fired

US President Donald Trump Wants Late-night Show Host Jimmy Kimmel to Be Fired

George Clooney has spoken out in defence of late-night host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel after he faced backlash over a controversial joke about First Lady Melania Trump. Kimmel referred to the US first lady as an ‘expectant widow’ days before a shooting incident took place during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The joke sparked outrage with US President Donald Trump asking ABC to terminate Kimmel.&nbsp;Amid the backlash, George Clooney has stepped in to defend the comedian.<h2>George Clooney supports Jimmy Kimmel</h2>Clooney reportedly addressed the incident at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala, where the actor was being honoured on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The actor compared the backlash directed toward Kimmel to another remark by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt that was taken out of context.&nbsp;Leavitt had spoken to Fox News just before the White House Correspondents Dinner and had said “there will be some shots fired tonight in the room”, which appeared to refer to the jokes written for the event. Clooney referred to the two incidents and asserted that hyperbolic rhetoric “can be toned down.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-enough-is-enough-melania-trump-presses-abc-to-act-on-jimmy-kimmel-after-expectant-widow-joke-1777306915330">‘Enough is enough’: Melania Trump presses ABC to act on Jimmy Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ joke</a>&nbsp;“Jimmy’s a comedian, and I would argue that Karoline Leavitt didn’t mean shots should be fired. She was making a joke. Fair enough. You look at that side and go, ’Well, jokes are jokes.’ But the rhetoric is a little dangerous. And we’ve seen it a lot lately. When one side is calling anyone, they disagree with traitors to the country, which is a charge that’s punishable by death, just because they don’t agree with someone, I think the rhetoric is a little too heated,” Clooney said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/jimmy-kimmel-melania-trump-joke-backlash-trump-attack-1777361851059">Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania joke following Trump assassination attempt and backlash- What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Melania Trump?</a>&nbsp;The actor added, “I always have faith in the press. I always believe in it. I’m the son of a journalist, you know? I also think that you’re not supposed to have a good relationship with the government. You’re supposed to be questioning them. The people that I support- the Democrats. So, I’m a Democrat. I make no apologies for it. The people that I support – Bill Clinton, Barack Obama – they didn’t enjoy getting chased down by reporters. People in power don’t like to have to answer all the questions in the world. That’s fair. They shouldn’t enjoy it. And the reporters should make sure that they hold people’s feet to the fire. That’s the rules.”<h2>What did Jimmy Kimmel say?</h2>Kimmel’s joke came days before a shooting incident rocked the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. A gunman attempted to breach a checkpoint with the intent to assassinate President Donald Trump and other members of his administration. He was taken into custody at the location.&nbsp;&nbsp;A few days before the incident, Kimmel had ridiculed the dinner during his show, delivering a speech in which he remarked: “Our first lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you glow an expectant widow.”&nbsp;First Lady Melania Trump also reacted to the joke and condemned Jimmy Kimmel, labelling him a "coward".&nbsp;&nbsp;She wrote, “Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country. His monologue about my family isn’t comedy- his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America. People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate. A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community.”&nbsp;President Donald Trump urged ABC to terminate Jimmy Kimmel's employment following the comedian's remark. ABC has not yet released any statement regarding the issue.

Jimmy Kimmel is facing severe criticism over a joke he made about First Lady Melania Trump days before the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Now actor George Clooney has spoken out in support of Kimmel. 

George Clooney has spoken out in defence of late-night host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel after he faced backlash over a controversial joke about First Lady Melania Trump. Kimmel referred to the US first lady as an ‘expectant widow’ days before a shooting incident took place during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The joke sparked outrage with US President Donald Trump asking ABC to terminate Kimmel. Amid the backlash, George Clooney has stepped in to defend the comedian. George Clooney supports Jimmy Kimmel Clooney reportedly addressed the incident at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala, where the actor was being honoured on Monday. The actor compared the backlash directed toward Kimmel to another remark by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt that was taken out of context. Leavitt had spoken to Fox News just before the White House Correspondents Dinner and had said “there will be some shots fired tonight in the room”, which appeared to refer to the jokes written for the event. Clooney referred to the two incidents and asserted that hyperbolic rhetoric “can be toned down.” Also read: ‘Enough is enough’: Melania Trump presses ABC to act on Jimmy Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ joke “Jimmy’s a comedian, and I would argue that Karoline Leavitt didn’t mean shots should be fired. She was making a joke. Fair enough. You look at that side and go, ’Well, jokes are jokes.’ But the rhetoric is a little dangerous. And we’ve seen it a lot lately. When one side is calling anyone, they disagree with traitors to the country, which is a charge that’s punishable by death, just because they don’t agree with someone, I think the rhetoric is a little too heated,” Clooney said. Also read: Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania joke following Trump assassination attempt and backlash- What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Melania Trump? The actor added, “I always have faith in the press. I always believe in it. I’m the son of a journalist, you know? I also think that you’re not supposed to have a good relationship with the government. You’re supposed to be questioning them. The people that I support- the Democrats. So, I’m a Democrat. I make no apologies for it. The people that I support – Bill Clinton, Barack Obama – they didn’t enjoy getting chased down by reporters. People in power don’t like to have to answer all the questions in the world. That’s fair. They shouldn’t enjoy it. And the reporters should make sure that they hold people’s feet to the fire. That’s the rules.” What did Jimmy Kimmel say? Kimmel’s joke came days before a shooting incident rocked the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. A gunman attempted to breach a checkpoint with the intent to assassinate President Donald Trump and other members of his administration. He was taken into custody at the location. A few days before the incident, Kimmel had ridiculed the dinner during his show, delivering a speech in which he remarked: “Our first lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you glow an expectant widow.” First Lady Melania Trump also reacted to the joke and condemned Jimmy Kimmel, labelling him a "coward". She wrote, “Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country. His monologue about my family isn’t comedy- his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America. People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate. A coward, Kimmel hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him. Enough is enough. It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behavior at the expense of our community.” President Donald Trump urged ABC to terminate Jimmy Kimmel's employment following the comedian's remark. ABC has not yet released any statement regarding the issue.

Jimmy Kimmel is facing severe criticism over a joke he made about First Lady Melania Trump days before the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Now actor George Clooney has spoken out in support of Kimmel.&nbsp;

George Clooney speaks in support of Jimmy Kimmel amid Melania Trump joke outcry

Jimmy Kimmel defended his Melania Trump joke after facing backlash and accusations from Donald and Melania Trump over his violent rhetoric.

Jimmy Kimmel defended his Melania Trump joke after facing backlash and accusations from Donald and Melania Trump over his violent rhetoric.

Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania joke following Trump assassination attempt and backlash- What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Melania Trump?

Melania Trump Urges ABC to Take a Stand By Firing Jimmy Kimmel 

BREAKING: Melania Trump Urges ABC to Take Stand By Firing Jimmy Kimmel 

US First Lady Melania Trump launched a scathing attack on ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over an "expectant widow" joke on his show, urging the network to take action against him and describing Kimmel's comments as "hateful and violent rhetoric intended to divide our country."&nbsp;The situation has escalated significantly as Kimmel made these remarks days before a shooter stormed an event she attended with President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Melania referred to a specific joke made during a mock "White House Correspondents' Dinner" monologue on Kimmel's show. On Thursday, Kimmel made the remarks during a parody of the forthcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner.&nbsp;"Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow," Kimmel said.&nbsp;In a post on X, the First Lady stated that Kimmel's "monologue about my family isn’t comedy — his words are corrosive and deepen the political sickness within America," adding, “People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.”

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Labelling the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! "a coward" who "hides behind ABC because he knows the network will keep running cover to protect him," Melania called on the network to take a stand.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-will-do-everything-in-the-interest-of-iran-says-putin-during-his-meeting-with-araghchi-1777301481318">'Will do everything in the interest of Iran', says Putin during his meeting with Araghchi</a>&nbsp;"Enough is enough," she said, adding, "It is time for ABC to take a stand. How many times will ABC’s leadership enable Kimmel’s atrocious behaviour at the expense of our community."&nbsp;Democrat-aligned Kimmel and Republican Trump have been at odds for years, transforming late-night television into a political battlefield. Their rivalry escalated from Twitter insults to national headlines, most notably during the 2024 Oscars when Kimmel mocked Trump’s legal battles live. The feud turned professional in September 2025 with Kimmel’s brief suspension by ABC following controversial remarks.

Melania Trump attacked Jimmy Kimmel over his “expectant widow” remark, calling it offensive and inappropriate.

US First Lady Melania Trump launched a scathing attack on ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over an "expectant widow" joke on his show, urging the network to take action against him and describing Kimmel's comments as "hateful and violent rhetoric intended to divide our country." The situation has escalated significantly as Kimmel made these remarks days before a shooter stormed an event she attended with President Donald Trump. Melania referred to a specific joke made during a mock "White House Correspondents' Dinner" monologue on Kimmel's show. On Thursday, Kimmel made the remarks during a parody of the forthcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner. "Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow," Kimmel said. In a post on X, the First Lady stated that Kimmel's "monologue about my family isn’t comedy — his words are corrosive and deepen the political sickness within America," adding, “People like Kimmel shouldn’t have the opportunity to enter our homes each evening to spread hate.”

Melania Trump attacked Jimmy Kimmel over his “expectant widow” remark, calling it offensive and inappropriate.

‘Enough is enough’: Melania Trump presses ABC to act on Jimmy Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ joke

Jimmy Kimmel at Oscars 2026: American late-night television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel was among the presenters at the 98th Oscars held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. He did not host the Academy Awards this year but still used the opportunity to deliver some sharp remarks.

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Donald Trump With Sharp Jokes at the 98th Academy Awards

Jimmy Kimmel at Oscars 2026: American late-night television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel was among the presenters at the 98th Oscars held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. He did not host the Academy Awards this year but still used the opportunity to deliver some sharp remarks.


98th Academy Awards: Jimmy Kimmel Hits Donald Trump With Sharp Jabs at OSCARS

Benny Blanco recently grabbed headlines for the viral dirty feet clip in the podcast and faced backlash from netizens for being unhygienic, which led to his wife, Selena Gomez, coming out in support for him. Now, Benny has responded to the online criticism, as he appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show.<h2>Benny Blanco's reaction to dirty feet controversy on Jimmy Kimmel show</h2>Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky had appeared on the show, and the host asked about the recent controversy. He said, "Dave and Benny are here, and I neglected something important because there is something that turned up as people were watching your multimedia experience. People seem to be fascinated with the idea that Benny's feet are dirty."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/selena-gomez-breaks-silence-over-benny-blanco-s-dirty-feet-podcast-controversy-i-fall-more-and-more-1772096462176">Selena Gomez breaks silence over Benny Blanco's dirty feet podcast controversy: 'I fall more and more...'</a>

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Quickly, Benny replied, “First of all, it's the facility's fault. "It's not mine,” referring to the floors at Lil Dicky’s house. He then went on to say, by removing his shoe and sock live on television, "I have great feet. Look at that clean foot. Are you kidding me?&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/selena-gomez-ties-knot-with-benny-blanco-shares-dreamy-wedding-pictures-1759022547142">Selena Gomez ties knot with Benny Blanco; shares dreamy wedding pictures</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Benny Blanco's wife, Selena Gomez, supported her husband by sharing a cosy moment of the duo along with the caption, "I fall more and more in love with you every day, my love."<h2>What was the controversy surrounding Benny Blanco all about?</h2>Recently, in the premiere of the new podcast Friends Keep Secrets, in which he co-hosts with Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco, they were indulged in a conversation. However, the eagle-eyed fans noticed that Benny was seen sitting on a couch without shoes during the podcast. Several close-up shots spread rapidly on social media that questioned his public image.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/selena-gomez-s-motherhood-dreams-is-she-planning-to-start-a-family-with-benny-blanco-1760194207053">Selena Gomez's motherhood dreams: Is she planning to start a family with Benny Blanco?</a>&nbsp;Furthermore, the situation escalated and triggered many laughs when Benny Blanco passed gas into the microphone, telling the room, “Wait, see if you guys could pick this up,” while the studio laughed. Netizens weren't amused with what was going on in the podcast and expressed their views on social media.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-star-is-selena-gomez-s-ring-bearer-for-wedding-with-benny-blanco-1757588146681">Wait, What! THIS star Is Selena Gomez's Ring Bearer for Wedding With Benny Blanco</a>&nbsp;For the unversed, Friends Keep Secrets is a podcast which is a collaboration with Batalucco and Burd's other best friend, Benny Blanco. With more than 18 hidden cameras rigged throughout Dave and Kristin's LA home, the show brings viewers inside an intimate hang with the hosts' real-life friendships and the guests that pop in.

Benny Blanco had recently appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show and spoke about the controversy surrounding his viral dirty feet in his earlier podcast. Read to know more.

Benny Blanco recently grabbed headlines for the viral dirty feet clip in the podcast and faced backlash from netizens for being unhygienic, which led to his wife, Selena Gomez, coming out in support for him. Now, Benny has responded to the online criticism, as he appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Benny Blanco's reaction to dirty feet controversy on Jimmy Kimmel show Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky had appeared on the show, and the host asked about the recent controversy. He said, "Dave and Benny are here, and I neglected something important because there is something that turned up as people were watching your multimedia experience. People seem to be fascinated with the idea that Benny's feet are dirty." Also Read: Selena Gomez breaks silence over Benny Blanco's dirty feet podcast controversy: 'I fall more and more...'

Benny Blanco had recently appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show and spoke about the controversy surrounding his viral dirty feet in his earlier podcast. Read to know more.

'Are you kidding me': Benny Blanco breaks silence over dirty feet controversy on Jimmy Kimmel show

Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract with Disney-owned ABC for a year, sources said Monday, months after his late-night show was yanked off the air in a confrontation with President Donald Trump's administration.&nbsp;The late-night host will continue to front "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" into the middle of 2027, a person familiar with the matter told AFP.&nbsp;His contract had been due to expire in May of next year.&nbsp;The move comes after a spat pitting the White House against Kimmel in the wake of the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.&nbsp;Kimmel, who frequently skewers Trump and his inner circle, annoyed conservatives when he said "the MAGA gang" was trying to exploit the college campus murder.&nbsp;Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr appeared to threaten the licenses of ABC affiliates broadcasting the show unless they demanded Kimmel's removal.&nbsp;Two companies that own dozens of those affiliates -- Nexstar and Sinclair -- then announced they would be removing the show from their schedules, prompting Disney to suspend the show nationwide.&nbsp;But after a huge public and Hollywood backlash, Kimmel was back on the air after a week-long hiatus, delivering a blockbuster monologue in which he slammed government attempts to censor him as "anti-American."&nbsp;He has continued to take aim at Trump, mocking him for apparently falling asleep in meetings, and for mispronouncing the names of international leaders with whom he boasts he has brokered peace deals.&nbsp;Trump, meanwhile, shows no sign of giving up his crusade to get Kimmel cancelled.At a revamped awards ceremony at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night, he called the funnyman "horrible," as he predicted bumper ratings for the show.&nbsp;"If I can’t beat out Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent, then I don’t think I should be president," he said.

Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr appeared to threaten the licenses of ABC affiliates broadcasting the show unless they demanded Kimmel's removal. 

Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract with Disney-owned ABC for a year, sources said Monday, months after his late-night show was yanked off the air in a confrontation with President Donald Trump's administration. The late-night host will continue to front "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" into the middle of 2027, a person familiar with the matter told AFP. His contract had been due to expire in May of next year. The move comes after a spat pitting the White House against Kimmel in the wake of the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel, who frequently skewers Trump and his inner circle, annoyed conservatives when he said "the MAGA gang" was trying to exploit the college campus murder. Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr appeared to threaten the licenses of ABC affiliates broadcasting the show unless they demanded Kimmel's removal. Two companies that own dozens of those affiliates -- Nexstar and Sinclair -- then announced they would be removing the show from their schedules, prompting Disney to suspend the show nationwide. But after a huge public and Hollywood backlash, Kimmel was back on the air after a week-long hiatus, delivering a blockbuster monologue in which he slammed government attempts to censor him as "anti-American." He has continued to take aim at Trump, mocking him for apparently falling asleep in meetings, and for mispronouncing the names of international leaders with whom he boasts he has brokered peace deals. Trump, meanwhile, shows no sign of giving up his crusade to get Kimmel cancelled. At a revamped awards ceremony at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night, he called the funnyman "horrible," as he predicted bumper ratings for the show. "If I can’t beat out Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent, then I don’t think I should be president," he said.

Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr appeared to threaten the licenses of ABC affiliates broadcasting the show unless they demanded Kimmel's removal.&nbsp;

Jimmy Kimmel extends deal with ABC for another year amid ongoing Trump feud

Jimmy Kimmel is mourning the loss of his close friend, Cleto Escobedo III. The musician, who was the leader of Cleto and the Cletones, the house band on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, died on Nov 11 at the age of 59. Kimmel and Escobedo had been friends for decades and shared a deep bond beyond their professional relationship.&nbsp;Cleto Escobedo and Jimmy had been friends since childhood and grew up together in Las Vegas, sharing all of life’s ups and downs.&nbsp;<h2>Cleto Escobedo dies, Jimmy Kimmel pays tribute</h2>In a tribute post on Instagram, Kimmel penned an emotional note for his longtime friend, whom he had known since the age of nine.&nbsp;Sharing a picture of his late friend, Kimmel wrote,''Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III. To say that we are heartbroken is an understatement. Cleto and I have been inseparable since I was nine years old. The fact that we got to work together every day is a dream neither of us could ever have imagined would come true. Cherish your friends and please keep Cleto’s wife, children and parents in your prayers.''&nbsp;What is the exact cause of Cleto's death has not been revealed.&nbsp;The news comes after Jimmy Kimmel Live! was postponed on Nov 6 due to, ''personal matter.''&nbsp;Cleto, who held specialty in saxophonist, &nbsp;went on to form the band &nbsp;Cleto and the Cletones with Toshi Yanagi, Jimmy Earl, Jonathan Dresel and Jeff Babko.&nbsp;When Kimmel started his late-night show in 2003, he collaborated with Escobedo and 22 years down, he had still being part of the show. His father, Cleto Escobedo Jr, is also a member of the band and plays saxophone for the band.&nbsp;During an tribute to Escobedo in 2016 on his 50th birthday, Jimmy said that the musician had thought him everything.&nbsp;"We began a lifetime of friendship that was highlighted by the kind of torture that only an older brother can inflict on you without being arrested," Kimmel said before adding,"He taught me everything I needed to know. He taught me some things I didn't need to know, in fact."

Cleto Escobedo and Jimmy had been friends since childhood and grew up together in Las Vegas, sharing all of life’s ups and downs.



Jimmy Kimmel is mourning the loss of his close friend, Cleto Escobedo III. The musician, who was the leader of Cleto and the Cletones, the house band on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, died on Nov 11 at the age of 59. Kimmel and Escobedo had been friends for decades and shared a deep bond beyond their professional relationship. Cleto Escobedo and Jimmy had been friends since childhood and grew up together in Las Vegas, sharing all of life’s ups and downs. Cleto Escobedo dies, Jimmy Kimmel pays tribute In a tribute post on Instagram, Kimmel penned an emotional note for his longtime friend, whom he had known since the age of nine. Sharing a picture of his late friend, Kimmel wrote,''Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III. To say that we are heartbroken is an understatement. Cleto and I have been inseparable since I was nine years old. The fact that we got to work together every day is a dream neither of us could ever have imagined would come true. Cherish your friends and please keep Cleto’s wife, children and parents in your prayers.'' What is the exact cause of Cleto's death has not been revealed. The news comes after Jimmy Kimmel Live! was postponed on Nov 6 due to, ''personal matter.'' Cleto, who held specialty in saxophonist, went on to form the band Cleto and the Cletones with Toshi Yanagi, Jimmy Earl, Jonathan Dresel and Jeff Babko. When Kimmel started his late-night show in 2003, he collaborated with Escobedo and 22 years down, he had still being part of the show. His father, Cleto Escobedo Jr, is also a member of the band and plays saxophone for the band. During an tribute to Escobedo in 2016 on his 50th birthday, Jimmy said that the musician had thought him everything. "We began a lifetime of friendship that was highlighted by the kind of torture that only an older brother can inflict on you without being arrested," Kimmel said before adding,"He taught me everything I needed to know. He taught me some things I didn't need to know, in fact."

Cleto Escobedo and Jimmy had been friends since childhood and grew up together in Las Vegas, sharing all of life’s ups and downs.&nbsp;

'Have been inseparable since I was nine..': Jimmy Kimmel mourns death of bandleader Cleto Escobedo III

Jimmy Kimmel is back with his late-night show and has received a roaring response from his fans and followers. After six weeks of uncertainty, Jimmy Kimmel Live went on air again, much to the relief and excitement of fans. Despite being at the receiving end of US President Donald Trump after the remarks about the death of Charlie Kirk, the popular host still managed to bring millions of views on television. Now, amid this feud, an old clip of Jimmy protecting Ivanka Trump from comedian Andy Dick has gone viral on social media.<h2>Viral clip of Jimmy Kimmel and Ivanka Trump, netizens react</h2>The video, which began to circulate on Reddit, had netizens fume with anger and applaud Jimmy Kimmel for his timely response. In the clip, the comedian Andy is seen rubbing Ivanka's leg after multiple attempts to touch and grab her hands. Ivanka tries to slap it away before Kimmel takes it upon himself to stop the disgraceful behaviour of Andy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-live-return-draws-an-outstanding-rating-highest-in-10-years-1758773161099">Jimmy Kimmel Live! return draws an outstanding rating, highest in 10 years</a>

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Then Kimmel remarks, "Donald Trump will kill both of us". Ivanka tried to make the atmosphere light by joking that her father had made the host promise to defend her honour, despite not knowing the comedian would be sitting on the couch next to her. In response, Jimmy Kimmel replied, "He never would have let you come if he knew Andy was going to be here".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jimmy-kimmel-returns-to-television-addresses-his-controversial-remark-on-charlie-kirk-in-his-opening-monologue-1758692064899">Jimmy Kimmel addresses his controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk</a>&nbsp;Soon after the video went viral, netizens took to the comment section to give their opinions as well. One user wrote, "By all accounts, Andy Dick is an awful man". Another user wrote, "I find it terrible that even a well-off woman like Ivanks is somewhat coerced into not making a scene and to laugh it off while those vicious creatures touch her on live TV". "I forgot he literally dragged Andy off stage himself", wrote the third user.<h2>Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV after suspension by ABC</h2>After a week-long suspension by ABC over his remark on Charlie Kirk's death, Jimmy Kimmel broke his silence on it. After his return to TV, in his opening monologue, he said, "I'm not sure who had a wierder 48 hrs, me or the CEO of Tylenol. It's overwhelming. I’ve heard from a lot of people over the last six days. I’ve heard from all the people in the world over the last six days. Everyone I’ve ever met has reached out 10 or 11 times".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-suspension-meryl-streep-tom-hanks-and-other-400-celebs-sign-aclu-letter-to-defend-free-of-speech-1758593401163">Jimmy Kimmel suspension: Meryl Streep and other 400 celebs sign ACLU letter</a>&nbsp;He further said, "The guy who fired me from my first radio job in Seattle, where we are not airing tonight, by the way, his name is Larry. In 1989, Larry tried to force me to do a bit called Jokes for Donuts, where people would call in and tell jokes for donuts, and I refused to do it, and eventually Larry fired me, and I had to move back in with my parents. Even he checked in. Thank you, Larry".&nbsp;Addressing the controversial remarks, he said, "I don't think there's anything funny about it. I posted a message on Instagram on the day he was killed, asking compassion for his family, and I meant it. I still do. Nor did I mean to blame any specific group for the actions of a specific individual. That was actually the opposite of the point I was trying to make.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/will-jimmy-kimmel-live-return-back-to-abc-sinclair-broadcast-group-hits-back-with-response-1758590387708">Will Jimmy Kimmel Live return to ABC? Sinclair hits back with response</a>&nbsp;For those who think I pointed a finger, I get why you’re upset. If the situation were reversed, there’s a good chance I would’ve felt the same way.”

Amid the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel and US President Donald Trump over Charlie Kirk's death, an old clip of the host protecting Ivanka Trump from a comedian on the show has now gone viral. 

Jimmy Kimmel is back with his late-night show and has received a roaring response from his fans and followers. After six weeks of uncertainty, Jimmy Kimmel Live went on air again, much to the relief and excitement of fans. Despite being at the receiving end of US President Donald Trump after the remarks about the death of Charlie Kirk, the popular host still managed to bring millions of views on television. Now, amid this feud, an old clip of Jimmy protecting Ivanka Trump from comedian Andy Dick has gone viral on social media. Viral clip of Jimmy Kimmel and Ivanka Trump, netizens react The video, which began to circulate on Reddit, had netizens fume with anger and applaud Jimmy Kimmel for his timely response. In the clip, the comedian Andy is seen rubbing Ivanka's leg after multiple attempts to touch and grab her hands. Ivanka tries to slap it away before Kimmel takes it upon himself to stop the disgraceful behaviour of Andy. Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel Live! return draws an outstanding rating, highest in 10 years

Amid the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel and US President Donald Trump over Charlie Kirk's death, an old clip of the host protecting Ivanka Trump from a comedian on the show has now gone viral.&nbsp;

Jimmy Kimmel's old clip of show protecting Ivanka Trump from comedian goes viral

Jimmy Kimmel Live is back, and the show received a roaring welcome from its fans and followers. After a week-long suspension, the show went on air again, and viewers were clearly eager to see Kimmel return to the stage. His break followed a week-long controversy sparked by remarks he made about the death of Charlie Kirk.&nbsp;He marked his return with an emotional monologue in which he called out US President Donald Trump. The comeback episode averaged 6.26 million viewers on traditional television.<h2>Jimmy Kimmel's show draws massive viewers</h2>The return of the late-night TV show drew massive viewership, three times higher than its usual ratings. The episode’s ratings were reportedly the highest in the past 10 years. Notably, the show managed to achieve these numbers even without being broadcast on several ABC-affiliated stations.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jimmy-kimmel-returns-to-television-addresses-his-controversial-remark-on-charlie-kirk-in-his-opening-monologue-1758692064899">Jimmy Kimmel addresses his controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk</a>&nbsp;Beyond television, the show also attracted millions of views across social media. The video of Kimmel’s monologue uploaded to the show’s YouTube channel garnered up to 18 million views. Across platforms, the monologue has been viewed more than 26 million times.'The initial numbers are likely to soar higher in the coming days.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-returns-to-abc-after-suspension-what-disney-lost-in-the-fallout-1758634784207">Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC after suspension: What Disney lost in the fallout</a><h2>What has Jimmy Kimmel said in his monologue?</h2>Kimmel returned to television screens with his show Jimmy Kimmel Live after a week-long suspension by ABC. As Kimmel took his duties as a host again, he didn't forget to take a jibe at President Trump, who celebrated the cancellation of his show. Kimmel also thanked Disney for bringing the show back.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his monologue, a clip of Trump was played, in which he claims that Kimmel was "fired" because he has “no ratings.” Hitting back, he said, “Well, I do tonight.”&nbsp;“You almost have to feel sorry for him. He tried his best to cancel me. Instead, he forced millions of people to watch the show. That backfired bigly. He might have to release the Epstein files to distract us from this, now.”&nbsp;Kimmel also addressed controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk. In his monologue, Kimmel spoked about his remark against Kirk, which had triggered major controversy. &nbsp;“It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” Kirk said.&nbsp;"I don’t think there’s anything funny about it," he continued. "I posted a message on Instagram on the day he was killed asking compassion for his family, and I meant it. I still do. Nor did I mean to blame any specific group for the actions of a a specific individual. That was actually the opposite of the point I was trying to make.''

Kimmel’s break followed a week-long controversy sparked by remarks he made about the death of Charlie Kirk.

Jimmy Kimmel Live is back, and the show received a roaring welcome from its fans and followers. After a week-long suspension, the show went on air again, and viewers were clearly eager to see Kimmel return to the stage. His break followed a week-long controversy sparked by remarks he made about the death of Charlie Kirk. He marked his return with an emotional monologue in which he called out US President Donald Trump. The comeback episode averaged 6.26 million viewers on traditional television. Jimmy Kimmel's show draws massive viewers The return of the late-night TV show drew massive viewership, three times higher than its usual ratings. The episode’s ratings were reportedly the highest in the past 10 years. Notably, the show managed to achieve these numbers even without being broadcast on several ABC-affiliated stations. Also read: Jimmy Kimmel addresses his controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk Beyond television, the show also attracted millions of views across social media. The video of Kimmel’s monologue uploaded to the show’s YouTube channel garnered up to 18 million views. Across platforms, the monologue has been viewed more than 26 million times. ' The initial numbers are likely to soar higher in the coming days. Also read: Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC after suspension: What Disney lost in the fallout What has Jimmy Kimmel said in his monologue? Kimmel returned to television screens with his show Jimmy Kimmel Live after a week-long suspension by ABC. As Kimmel took his duties as a host again, he didn't forget to take a jibe at President Trump, who celebrated the cancellation of his show. Kimmel also thanked Disney for bringing the show back. In his monologue, a clip of Trump was played, in which he claims that Kimmel was "fired" because he has “no ratings.” Hitting back, he said, “Well, I do tonight.” “You almost have to feel sorry for him. He tried his best to cancel me. Instead, he forced millions of people to watch the show. That backfired bigly. He might have to release the Epstein files to distract us from this, now.” Kimmel also addressed controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk. In his monologue, Kimmel spoked about his remark against Kirk, which had triggered major controversy. “It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” Kirk said. "I don’t think there’s anything funny about it," he continued. "I posted a message on Instagram on the day he was killed asking compassion for his family, and I meant it. I still do. Nor did I mean to blame any specific group for the actions of a a specific individual. That was actually the opposite of the point I was trying to make.''

Jimmy Kimmel made his return to the TV screens after a week-long controversy sparked by remarks he made about the death of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist, who was shot in the neck in Utah, USA.&nbsp;

Jimmy Kimmel Live! return draws an outstanding rating, highest in 10 years

Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night with a fiery monologue, taking sharp jabs at Donald Trump over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.


Jimmy Kimmel Returned To Late-night Television After Nearly A Weeklong Suspension

Kimmel returned to national television with his show Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, after a week-long suspension by ABC. Kimmel was suspended after his remark on the death of Charlie Kirk was deemed inappropriate and ‘ill-timed.’&nbsp;In his opening monologue, the late-night show host said he was happy to be back as he was greeted with a huge applause. As Jimmy began addressing his viewers, clips from various media outlets' coverage of the anticipation surrounding tonight's episode were shown.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-returns-to-abc-after-suspension-what-disney-lost-in-the-fallout-1758634784207">Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC after suspension: What Disney lost in the fallout</a>&nbsp;Kimmel, in his style, cracked a joke on pre-empting the show ‘Family Feud’ so that 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' could be on.&nbsp;“I’m not sure who had a weirder 48 hours, me or the CEO of Tylenol," Kimmel said. "It’s been overwhelming. I’ve heard from a lot of people over the last six days. I’ve heard from all the people in the world over the last six days. Everyone I’ve ever met have reached out 10 or 11 times.&nbsp;"The guy who fired me from my first radio job in Seattle where we are not airing tonight, by the way, his name is Larry. In 1989, Larry tried to force me to do a bit called Jokes for Donuts, where people would call in and tell jokes for donuts, and I refused to do it and eventually Larry fired me and I had to move back in with my parents. Even he checked in. Thank you, Larry,” said Kimmel.&nbsp;<h2>Kimmel Thanks Fellow Late-Night Show Hosts</h2>In his opening monologue, Kimmel thanked his fellow late-night show hosts for showing solidarity over the past week after the Disney-owned ABC suspended him. Kimmel remembered John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart and Jay Leno, among others.&nbsp;Kimmel also thanked those who do not support his beliefs, “but support my right to share those beliefs."&nbsp;&nbsp;"I want to thank the people who don't support my show and what I believe, but support my right to share those beliefs anyway—Ben Shapiro, Clay Travis, Candace Owens, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz...It takes courage to speak out against this administration," he said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-99-positive-democrat-garbage-trump-can-t-believe-abc-gave-jimmy-kimmel-his-job-back-1758692253591">'Democrat garbage': Trump 'can't believe' ABC gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back</a><h2>Kimmel addresses controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk</h2>&nbsp;In his monologue, he also addressed the remarks that started the whole controversy. Kimmel spoke about the remarks he had made on Charlie Kirk in the last episode before ABC suspended his show and added, “it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man.”&nbsp;"I don’t think there’s anything funny about it," he continued. "I posted a message on Instagram on the day he was killed asking compassion for his family, and I meant it. I still do. Nor did I mean to blame any specific group for the actions of a a specific individual. That was actually the opposite of the point I was trying to make.&nbsp;For those who think I did point a finger, I get why you’re upset. If the situation were reversed, there’s a good chance I would’ve felt the same way.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Kimmel also added that the person who killed Kirk did not represent anyone and that violence was never a solution.

Jimmy Kimmel returned with his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night after facing a week long suspension from ABC over his remarks of Charlie Kirk's killing. Kimmel, in his monologue, thanked many for extending support and clarified his remark that had created controversy. 

Kimmel returned to national television with his show Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, after a week-long suspension by ABC. Kimmel was suspended after his remark on the death of Charlie Kirk was deemed inappropriate and ‘ill-timed.’ In his opening monologue, the late-night show host said he was happy to be back as he was greeted with a huge applause. As Jimmy began addressing his viewers, clips from various media outlets' coverage of the anticipation surrounding tonight's episode were shown. Also read: Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC after suspension: What Disney lost in the fallout Kimmel, in his style, cracked a joke on pre-empting the show ‘Family Feud’ so that 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' could be on. “I’m not sure who had a weirder 48 hours, me or the CEO of Tylenol," Kimmel said. "It’s been overwhelming. I’ve heard from a lot of people over the last six days. I’ve heard from all the people in the world over the last six days. Everyone I’ve ever met have reached out 10 or 11 times. "The guy who fired me from my first radio job in Seattle where we are not airing tonight, by the way, his name is Larry. In 1989, Larry tried to force me to do a bit called Jokes for Donuts, where people would call in and tell jokes for donuts, and I refused to do it and eventually Larry fired me and I had to move back in with my parents. Even he checked in. Thank you, Larry,” said Kimmel. Kimmel Thanks Fellow Late-Night Show Hosts In his opening monologue, Kimmel thanked his fellow late-night show hosts for showing solidarity over the past week after the Disney-owned ABC suspended him. Kimmel remembered John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart and Jay Leno, among others. Kimmel also thanked those who do not support his beliefs, “but support my right to share those beliefs." "I want to thank the people who don't support my show and what I believe, but support my right to share those beliefs anyway—Ben Shapiro, Clay Travis, Candace Owens, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz...It takes courage to speak out against this administration," he said. Also read: 'Democrat garbage': Trump 'can't believe' ABC gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back Kimmel addresses controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk In his monologue, he also addressed the remarks that started the whole controversy. Kimmel spoke about the remarks he had made on Charlie Kirk in the last episode before ABC suspended his show and added, “it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man.” "I don’t think there’s anything funny about it," he continued. "I posted a message on Instagram on the day he was killed asking compassion for his family, and I meant it. I still do. Nor did I mean to blame any specific group for the actions of a a specific individual. That was actually the opposite of the point I was trying to make. For those who think I did point a finger, I get why you’re upset. If the situation were reversed, there’s a good chance I would’ve felt the same way.” Kimmel also added that the person who killed Kirk did not represent anyone and that violence was never a solution.

Jimmy Kimmel returned with his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday night after facing a week long suspension from ABC over his remarks of Charlie Kirk's killing. Kimmel, in his monologue, thanked many for extending support and clarified his remark that had created controversy.&nbsp;

Jimmy Kimmel returns to television, addresses his controversial remark on Charlie Kirk in his opening monologue

ABC's decision to pull the plug on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show a few days back over the host's remarks on Charlie Kirk, an ally of US President Donald Trump, has caused quite an uproar with several debates and discussions about whether the show will be back or not. Many have scrutinised the decision, alleging that free speech is being curbed in the country, while many supported the decision to suspend. But, in a major update, reports of hundreds of Hollywood celebrities have come forward and signed an open letter of the ACLU defending the freedom of speech.<h2>Hollywood celebrities condemn suspension of Jimmy Kimmel</h2>According to reports, Hollywood celebrities have signed an open letter by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) supporting free speech and condemning suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.The letter states, "We the people must never accept government threats to our freedom of speech. Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country." The message in the letter also mentions calling on all Americans to fight to defend the right to speak freely.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/angelina-jolie-voices-her-concern-about-freedom-of-speech-in-the-us-amid-jimmy-kimmel-suspension-1758524792643">Angelina Jolie voices her concern about freedom of speech in the US amid Jimmy Kimmel suspension</a>&nbsp;Hollywood celebrities who have signed the letter are Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, Olivia Rodrigo, Ben Stiller, Jamie Lee Curtis, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Diego Luna, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Natalie Portman, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, and Kerry Washington.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/will-jimmy-kimmel-live-return-back-to-abc-sinclair-broadcast-group-hits-back-with-response-1758590387708">Will Jimmy Kimmel Live return to ABC? Sinclair Broadcast Group hits back with response</a>&nbsp;Reportedly, Anthony D.Romero, executive director of the ACLU, who has organised the letter, said, "We now find ourselves in a modern McCarthy era, facing exactly the type of heavy-handed government censorship our Constitution rightfully forbids".<h2>More of the Hollywood industry condemning the obstruction of free speech</h2>Hollywood star Pedro Pascal, best known for his roles in Materialists, The Mandalorian, and The Fantastic Four reboot, too, signed the letter and shared it on his official Instagram handle. He wrote, "Standing with you @jimmykimmellive. Defend#FreeSpeech. Defend #Democracy".&nbsp;Actress Angeline Jolie, during a press conference at the San Sebastian International Film Festival on Sunday, spoke about her concern regarding the state of free speech in the United States, declaring she no longer recognizes her own country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-in-talks-with-disney-to-resume-his-late-night-show-here-s-the-truth-1758421426231">Jimmy Kimmel in talks with Disney to resume his late-night show? Here's the truth</a>&nbsp;Jimmy Kimmel is one of the renowned hosts and executive producers of Jimmy Kimmel Live! He has also produced several other TV shows that include Crank Yankers, Sports Show with Norm Macdonald, and The Andy Milonakis Show.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/amid-criticism-over-jimmy-kimmel-show-suspension-shots-fired-at-abc-tv-news-station-in-sacramento-1758332768319"> Amid criticism over Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, shots fired at ABC TV station in Sacramento</a>&nbsp;He has hosted Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016, and 2020, while the Academy Awards he has hosted four times, ie, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.

Amid controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel over his suspension from ABC for his remarks on Charlie Kirk's death, over 400 celebrities, including Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, have signed an ACLU letter to defend the freedom of speech.

ABC's decision to pull the plug on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show a few days back over the host's remarks on Charlie Kirk, an ally of US President Donald Trump, has caused quite an uproar with several debates and discussions about whether the show will be back or not. Many have scrutinised the decision, alleging that free speech is being curbed in the country, while many supported the decision to suspend. But, in a major update, reports of hundreds of Hollywood celebrities have come forward and signed an open letter of the ACLU defending the freedom of speech. Hollywood celebrities condemn suspension of Jimmy Kimmel According to reports, Hollywood celebrities have signed an open letter by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) supporting free speech and condemning suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. The letter states, "We the people must never accept government threats to our freedom of speech. Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country." The message in the letter also mentions calling on all Americans to fight to defend the right to speak freely. Also Read: Angelina Jolie voices her concern about freedom of speech in the US amid Jimmy Kimmel suspension Hollywood celebrities who have signed the letter are Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, Olivia Rodrigo, Ben Stiller, Jamie Lee Curtis, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Diego Luna, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Natalie Portman, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, and Kerry Washington. Also Read: Will Jimmy Kimmel Live return to ABC? Sinclair Broadcast Group hits back with response Reportedly, Anthony D.Romero, executive director of the ACLU, who has organised the letter, said, "We now find ourselves in a modern McCarthy era, facing exactly the type of heavy-handed government censorship our Constitution rightfully forbids". More of the Hollywood industry condemning the obstruction of free speech Hollywood star Pedro Pascal, best known for his roles in Materialists, The Mandalorian, and The Fantastic Four reboot, too, signed the letter and shared it on his official Instagram handle. He wrote, "Standing with you @jimmykimmellive. Defend#FreeSpeech. Defend #Democracy". Actress Angeline Jolie, during a press conference at the San Sebastian International Film Festival on Sunday, spoke about her concern regarding the state of free speech in the United States, declaring she no longer recognizes her own country. Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel in talks with Disney to resume his late-night show? Here's the truth Jimmy Kimmel is one of the renowned hosts and executive producers of Jimmy Kimmel Live! He has also produced several other TV shows that include Crank Yankers, Sports Show with Norm Macdonald, and The Andy Milonakis Show. Also Read: Amid criticism over Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, shots fired at ABC TV station in Sacramento He has hosted Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016, and 2020, while the Academy Awards he has hosted four times, ie, 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.

Amid controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel over his suspension from ABC for his remarks on Charlie Kirk's death, over 400 celebrities, including Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, have signed an ACLU letter to defend the freedom of speech.

Jimmy Kimmel suspension: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and other 400 celebs sign ACLU letter to defend free of speech

Ever since Jimmy Kimmel was suspended from ABC for an indefinite period over remarks on Charlie Kirk's death, there has been mixed opinion regarding this. But, in the latest development, after six days of uncertainty, the late-night host might be back on the show. However, the twist is whether the Sinclair Broadcast Group will be ready to air it. Let's delve into knowing more details.<h2>Jimmy Kimmel to be back with his late-night show?</h2>According to reports, ABC has released a statement and has confirmed that Jimmy Kimmel will be returning on Tuesday night for his late-night show. They have stated, "We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we decided to return the show on Tuesday".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-in-talks-with-disney-to-resume-his-late-night-show-here-s-the-truth-1758421426231">Jimmy Kimmel in talks with Disney to resume his late-night show? Here's the truth</a>&nbsp;However, the major twist in the matter is that, following the reported announcement by ABC, the Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns the largest number of ABC affiliates among station groups, has countered the decision and issued a statement on X stating, "Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! Across our ABC affiliate stations, we are replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/amid-criticism-over-jimmy-kimmel-show-suspension-shots-fired-at-abc-tv-news-station-in-sacramento-1758332768319">Amid criticism over Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, shots fired at ABC TV station in Sacramento</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">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. <a href="https://t.co/beGC6VID2x">pic.twitter.com/beGC6VID2x</a>&mdash; Sinclair, Inc. (@WeAreSinclair) <a href="https://twitter.com/WeAreSinclair/status/1970266039532306593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This announcement from Sinclair has received mixed reactions, with some criticizing the decision and some supporting it. One user wrote, "Imagine being cancelled, uncancelled, and recancelled again". Another user wrote, "They should replace it with reruns of Captain Kangaroo". "I'd watch paint dry rather than Kimmel, paint drying has the possibility of being entertaining", wrote the third user.<h2>Disney's statement regarding the future of the show</h2>Reportedly, Disney had announced on Monday, September 22, after their executives came to an agreement with Jimmy Kimmel on when the show would come back. They had stated, Last Wednesday, we decided to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a situation at an emotional moment for our country".&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/angelina-jolie-voices-her-concern-about-freedom-of-speech-in-the-us-amid-jimmy-kimmel-suspension-1758524792643"> Angelina Jolie voices her concern about freedom of speech in the US amid Jimmy Kimmel suspension</a>&nbsp;It further stated, "It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus sensitive. We spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we decided to return to the show on Tuesday."&nbsp;Reports suggest that the decision to reinstate the show comes after more than 400 artists have signed an open letter, which has been published by the American Civil Liberties Union, condemning the suspension of the show.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/has-jimmy-kimmel-been-asked-by-abc-to-apologise-and-donate-to-charlie-kirk-s-family-post-remarks-on-show-1758251384622">Has Jimmy Kimmel been asked by ABC to apologise and donate to Charlie Kirk's family post remarks on show?</a>&nbsp;Jimmy Kimmel has received immense support from his peers and former late-night hosts, even including ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner. According to reports, many people who supported the late show host even cancelled their Disney+ subscriptions in a show of support for free speech.

After six days of chaos over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC over his remarks on Charlie Kirk, reports of the host returning to his show are doing the rounds. However, Sinclair Broadcast Group has responded strongly to the decision.

Ever since Jimmy Kimmel was suspended from ABC for an indefinite period over remarks on Charlie Kirk's death, there has been mixed opinion regarding this. But, in the latest development, after six days of uncertainty, the late-night host might be back on the show. However, the twist is whether the Sinclair Broadcast Group will be ready to air it. Let's delve into knowing more details. Jimmy Kimmel to be back with his late-night show? According to reports, ABC has released a statement and has confirmed that Jimmy Kimmel will be returning on Tuesday night for his late-night show. They have stated, "We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we decided to return the show on Tuesday". Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel in talks with Disney to resume his late-night show? Here's the truth However, the major twist in the matter is that, following the reported announcement by ABC, the Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns the largest number of ABC affiliates among station groups, has countered the decision and issued a statement on X stating, "Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! Across our ABC affiliate stations, we are replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.” Also Read: Amid criticism over Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, shots fired at ABC TV station in Sacramento

After six days of chaos over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC over his remarks on Charlie Kirk, reports of the host returning to his show are doing the rounds. However, Sinclair Broadcast Group has responded strongly to the decision.

Will Jimmy Kimmel Live return to ABC? Sinclair Broadcast Group hits back with response

Ever since Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC for his remarks over Charlie Kirk's death on his show, it has stirred up a worldwide debate about whether he will ever be back on the small screen. But, turns out, there are reports of him in talks with Disney to reinstate his popular show.<h2>Will Jimmy Kimmel be back with his show?</h2>According to several reports, Jimmy Kimmel and Disney are reportedly in talks that would allow his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, to return to ABC. Reportedly, the host's business and legal representatives are seeing how the discussion would end between Disney and ABC's leaders.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/amid-criticism-over-jimmy-kimmel-show-suspension-shots-fired-at-abc-tv-news-station-in-sacramento-1758332768319">Amid criticism over Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, shots fired at ABC TV station in Sacramento</a>&nbsp;A day earlier, a few bullets were fired at an ABC news station in Sacramento. Reportedly, as per the Sacramento Police Department, it said, "Just after 1:30 pm, PT, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 400 block of Broadway at ABC10".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/has-jimmy-kimmel-been-asked-by-abc-to-apologise-and-donate-to-charlie-kirk-s-family-post-remarks-on-show-1758251384622">Has Jimmy Kimmel been asked by ABC to apologise and donate to Charlie Kirk's family post remarks on show?</a><h2>Why was Jimmy Kimmel immediately removed?</h2>In the show, Jimmy Kimmel, in the opening monologue of his show, mentioned Charlie Kirk's death and Tyler Robinson, who has been charged with murder. Jimmy Kimmel stated, "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," he said. "In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/-how-dare-you-sir-late-night-hosts-jon-stewart-stephen-cobert-jimmy-fallon-take-jabs-at-trump-as-jimmy-kimmel-is-suspended-by-abc-1758279510188">Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel react as Jimmy Kimmel is suspended</a>&nbsp;Following this, he showed the clips of US President Donald Trump's reply when he was asked about Kirk's death. Trump had replied, "I think very good, and by the way, right there where you see all the trucks, they just started construction of the new ballroom for the White House," Trump replied, adding the new ballroom at the White House will "be a beauty". Kimmel then said, "Yes, he's at the fourth stage of grief: construction".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/who-is-d4vd-know-all-about-the-singer-involved-in-death-investigation-of-teen-girl-1758338308557">Who is D4vd? Know all about singer involved in death investigation of teen girl</a>&nbsp;In the press conference, Sinclair vice chairman Jason Smith said, "Mr. Kimmel's remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country. We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities".

Reports of Jimmy Kimmel in talks with Disney to reinstate his show are doing the rounds. This comes after the host has been suspended from ABC for an indefinite period over his remarks on Charlie Kirk's death.

Ever since Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC for his remarks over Charlie Kirk's death on his show, it has stirred up a worldwide debate about whether he will ever be back on the small screen. But, turns out, there are reports of him in talks with Disney to reinstate his popular show. Will Jimmy Kimmel be back with his show? According to several reports, Jimmy Kimmel and Disney are reportedly in talks that would allow his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, to return to ABC. Reportedly, the host's business and legal representatives are seeing how the discussion would end between Disney and ABC's leaders. Also Read: Amid criticism over Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, shots fired at ABC TV station in Sacramento A day earlier, a few bullets were fired at an ABC news station in Sacramento. Reportedly, as per the Sacramento Police Department, it said, "Just after 1:30 pm, PT, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 400 block of Broadway at ABC10". Also Read: Has Jimmy Kimmel been asked by ABC to apologise and donate to Charlie Kirk's family post remarks on show? Why was Jimmy Kimmel immediately removed? In the show, Jimmy Kimmel, in the opening monologue of his show, mentioned Charlie Kirk's death and Tyler Robinson, who has been charged with murder. Jimmy Kimmel stated, "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," he said. "In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving". Also Read: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel react as Jimmy Kimmel is suspended Following this, he showed the clips of US President Donald Trump's reply when he was asked about Kirk's death. Trump had replied, "I think very good, and by the way, right there where you see all the trucks, they just started construction of the new ballroom for the White House," Trump replied, adding the new ballroom at the White House will "be a beauty". Kimmel then said, "Yes, he's at the fourth stage of grief: construction". Also Read: Who is D4vd? Know all about singer involved in death investigation of teen girl In the press conference, Sinclair vice chairman Jason Smith said, "Mr. Kimmel's remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country. We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities".

Reports of Jimmy Kimmel in talks with Disney to reinstate his show are doing the rounds. This comes after the host has been suspended from ABC for an indefinite period over his remarks on Charlie Kirk's death.

Jimmy Kimmel in talks with Disney to resume his late-night show? Here's the truth

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a Democrat, representing New York's 14th District, strongly pushed back on Friday (September 19) against a resolution introduced by Republican lawmakers that sought to commemorate the life of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 during a public event at Utah Valley University. Ocasio-Cortez, speaking on the House floor, condemned the violence that led to Kirk’s death, calling it a “horrific and vile act of political violence.” However, she criticised efforts to recast Kirk as a unifying figure, reminding Congress of his controversial views and past statements.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-mother-a-husband-and-a-scandal-that-took-over-indonesia-the-shocking-story-of-norma-1758356783484">A mother, a husband, and a scandal that took over Indonesia: The shocking story of Norma</a>&nbsp;“We need to be truthful about who Charlie Kirk really was,” Ocasio-Cortez said. She highlighted that Kirk had denounced the Civil Rights Act, defended the attacker of Paul Pelosi, and made inflammatory claims about Jewish influence in American culture and institutions. “These aren’t views that reflect unity or patriotism. They’re rooted in division, hate, and disenfranchisement,” she said, rejecting the resolution’s portrayal of Kirk as a tireless advocate for unity.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">We should be clear about who Charlie Kirk was: a man who believed that the Civil Rights Act that granted Black Americans the right to vote was a “mistake,” who after the violent attack on Paul Pelosi claimed that “some amazing patriot out there” should bail out his assailant, and… <a href="https://t.co/zm6kxIxLZk">https://t.co/zm6kxIxLZk</a>&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1969074559602110509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Posting later on X (formerly Twitter), AOC emphasised that condemning political violence does not require celebrating Kirk’s ideology. “We can reject the attack without glorifying what he stood for,” she wrote.<h2>Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Trump administration</h2>She also accused the Trump administration of using Kirk’s death as a political weapon. AOC criticised reported efforts to suppress free speech, citing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after he mocked Kirk. According to her, the administration—along with the FCC—is using the moment to intimidate media outlets and silence dissent. “It’s disgraceful,” she said, “that this tragedy is being twisted into an excuse to threaten broadcasters and muzzle critics of the administration.” Ocasio-Cortez called on ABC to stand firm against what she described as escalating censorship and not to contribute to a dangerous precedent of political interference in the media.

'We must be clear about who Charlie Kirk was': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reminds Congress who he really was

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a Democrat, representing New York's 14th District, strongly pushed back on Friday (September 19) against a resolution introduced by Republican lawmakers that sought to commemorate the life of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 during a public event at Utah Valley University. Ocasio-Cortez, speaking on the House floor, condemned the violence that led to Kirk’s death, calling it a “horrific and vile act of political violence.” However, she criticised efforts to recast Kirk as a unifying figure, reminding Congress of his controversial views and past statements. Also Read: A mother, a husband, and a scandal that took over Indonesia: The shocking story of Norma “We need to be truthful about who Charlie Kirk really was,” Ocasio-Cortez said. She highlighted that Kirk had denounced the Civil Rights Act, defended the attacker of Paul Pelosi, and made inflammatory claims about Jewish influence in American culture and institutions. “These aren’t views that reflect unity or patriotism. They’re rooted in division, hate, and disenfranchisement,” she said, rejecting the resolution’s portrayal of Kirk as a tireless advocate for unity.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns political violence in Charlie Kirk’s assassination but rejects GOP’s tribute, warning against glorifying his views or using his death to suppress dissent and media freedom

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Sep 19) railed against American news outlets, accusing them of distorting stories and calling their negative coverage of him "illegal." The Republican president's statement has stoked a debate over free speech in the US, especially given the recent suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's TV show by ABC for a statement over the assassination of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk. Here's what Trump said in his latest controversial statement.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-slaps-100-000-fee-on-h-1b-visas-indian-tech-workers-to-be-hit-hardest-1758334806893">Trump slaps $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, Indian tech workers to be hit hardest</a><h2>They make great stories 'bad'</h2>Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump, who is known for his controversial statements, said, "They'll (the media) take a great story and they'll make it bad. See, I think it's really illegal, personally." The 79-year-old Republican, who has sued several major media companies this year, also repeated his long-standing claim that coverage of him was "97 per cent bad." Earlier in the day, Trump, on his way back from a trip to Britain, condemned evening shows on network television, saying, “all they do is hit Trump.”<h2>Trump defends Brendan Carr</h2>Trump also defended Federal Communications Commission (FCC) member Brendan Carr, who this week threatened TV broadcasters after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ABC responded by suspending Kimmel's show indefinitely, a move that has fuelled an intense debate over free speech and government overreach.Now, Trump has labelled Carr "an incredible American patriot with courage". “He loves our country, and he's a tough guy,” the POTUS said about Carr, who threatened the licenses of ABC affiliates that broadcast Jimmy Kimmel's show.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-just-made-it-nearly-impossible-for-indians-to-work-in-the-us-here-s-how-us-hikes-h-1b-fee-to-100-000-or-90-lakh-1758336080621">Trump just made it nearly impossible for Indians to work in the US — Here's how</a> Not all Republicans were comfortable with Carr's warning. Senator Ted Cruz said it was dangerous for government officials to decide what speech is acceptable. Comparing Carr's rhetoric to a mob threat, Cruz quipped: "I got to say that's right out of 'Goodfellas'. That's right out of a mafioso coming into a bar going, 'Nice bar you have here. It would be a shame if something happened to it'."Trump, meanwhile, suffered a setback in his own media battles. A federal judge this week threw out his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, issuing a sharply worded ruling against him.

President Donald Trump has accused American news outlets of distorting stories and called their negative coverage of him "illegal." Here's what he said.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Sep 19) railed against American news outlets, accusing them of distorting stories and calling their negative coverage of him "illegal." The Republican president's statement has stoked a debate over free speech in the US, especially given the recent suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's TV show by ABC for a statement over the assassination of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk. Here's what Trump said in his latest controversial statement. Also read | Trump slaps $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, Indian tech workers to be hit hardest They make great stories 'bad' Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump, who is known for his controversial statements, said, "They'll (the media) take a great story and they'll make it bad. See, I think it's really illegal, personally." The 79-year-old Republican, who has sued several major media companies this year, also repeated his long-standing claim that coverage of him was "97 per cent bad." Earlier in the day, Trump, on his way back from a trip to Britain, condemned evening shows on network television, saying, “all they do is hit Trump.” Trump defends Brendan Carr Trump also defended Federal Communications Commission (FCC) member Brendan Carr, who this week threatened TV broadcasters after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ABC responded by suspending Kimmel's show indefinitely, a move that has fuelled an intense debate over free speech and government overreach. Now, Trump has labelled Carr "an incredible American patriot with courage". “He loves our country, and he's a tough guy,” the POTUS said about Carr, who threatened the licenses of ABC affiliates that broadcast Jimmy Kimmel's show. Also read | Trump just made it nearly impossible for Indians to work in the US — Here's how Not all Republicans were comfortable with Carr's warning. Senator Ted Cruz said it was dangerous for government officials to decide what speech is acceptable. Comparing Carr's rhetoric to a mob threat, Cruz quipped: "I got to say that's right out of 'Goodfellas'. That's right out of a mafioso coming into a bar going, 'Nice bar you have here. It would be a shame if something happened to it'." Trump, meanwhile, suffered a setback in his own media battles. A federal judge this week threw out his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, issuing a sharply worded ruling against him.

President Donald Trump has accused American news outlets of distorting stories and called their negative coverage of him "illegal." Here's what he said.

Trump slams US media, calls negative coverage 'illegal' after Jimmy Kimmel show suspension stirs free speech debate

Ever since Jimmy Kimmel's late show was suspended overnight by ABC after he remarked on US President Donald Trump's right-wing ally Charlie Kirk, the host has become the talk of the town. Amid all this chaos, reports of the ABC station being struck by fire have emerged. Let's delve in to know more details.<h2>More details of the ABC news station hit with bullets</h2>As per a report of Entertainment Weekly, an ABC news station in Sacramento was struck with bullets on Friday. Reportedly, as per the Sacramento Police Department, it said, "Just after 1:30 pm, PT, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 400 block of Broadway at ABC10".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-late-show-suspension-marvel-star-tatiana-maslany-ben-stiller-and-other-celebs-react-to-the-cancellation-over-charlie-kirk-remarks-1758269711287">Tatiana Maslany and other celebs react to Jimmy Kimmel late-show suspension</a>&nbsp;They further said, "Responding officers observed at least three gunshots into a window of the building. The building was occupied, and fortunately, nobody was injured. At this time, our detectives have responded out and will be processing this scene and conducting follow up".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/has-jimmy-kimmel-been-asked-by-abc-to-apologise-and-donate-to-charlie-kirk-s-family-post-remarks-on-show-1758251384622">Has Jimmy Kimmel been asked to apologise and donate to Charlie Kirk's family?</a>&nbsp;For the unversed, ABC10 is owned by Tegna, which will reportedly be acquired by Nexstar Media Group. The same media group had made headlines recently after its ABC affiliates stalled Jimmy Kimmel Live for indefinite period.<h2>What did ABC offer to Jimmy Kimmel for getting his show back?</h2>The report of PEOPLE suggests the largest owner of Sinclair Broadcast Group had said, Mr. Kimmel's remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country. We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-is-a-horrible-person-with-lack-of-talent-trump-attacks-host-jimmy-kimmel-after-show-suspension-1758208517904">'He is a HORRIBLE person with lack of talent': Trump attacks host Jimmy Kimmel</a>&nbsp;Jimmy Kimmel has reportedly been asked to apologise and make personal donation to them and to the Turning Point USA, the activist's non-profit.&nbsp;On September 15, Jimmy Kimmel, in the opening monologue of his show, mentioned Charlie Kirk's death and Tyler Robinson, who has been charged with murder. Jimmy Kimmel stated, "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," he said. "In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/charlie-kirk-s-2017-tweet-about-jimmy-kimmel-resurfaces-after-abc-suspends-his-show-1758194366907">Charlie Kirk's 2017 tweet about Jimmy Kimmel resurfaces</a>&nbsp;Following this, he showed the clips of US President Donald Trump's reply when he was asked about Kirk's death. Trump had replied, "I think very good, and by the way, right there where you see all the trucks, they just started construction of the new ballroom for the White House," Trump replied, adding the new ballroom at the White House will "be a beauty". Kimmel then said, "Yes, he's at the fourth stage of grief: construction".

Amid the growing controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show being suspended by ABC, reports of shots being fired at the ABC10 station in Sacramento have emerged. The host's show has been indefinitely suspended for his remarks about Charlie Kirk. 

Ever since Jimmy Kimmel's late show was suspended overnight by ABC after he remarked on US President Donald Trump's right-wing ally Charlie Kirk, the host has become the talk of the town. Amid all this chaos, reports of the ABC station being struck by fire have emerged. Let's delve in to know more details. More details of the ABC news station hit with bullets As per a report of Entertainment Weekly, an ABC news station in Sacramento was struck with bullets on Friday. Reportedly, as per the Sacramento Police Department, it said, "Just after 1:30 pm, PT, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 400 block of Broadway at ABC10". Also Read: Tatiana Maslany and other celebs react to Jimmy Kimmel late-show suspension They further said, "Responding officers observed at least three gunshots into a window of the building. The building was occupied, and fortunately, nobody was injured. At this time, our detectives have responded out and will be processing this scene and conducting follow up". Also Read: Has Jimmy Kimmel been asked to apologise and donate to Charlie Kirk's family? For the unversed, ABC10 is owned by Tegna, which will reportedly be acquired by Nexstar Media Group. The same media group had made headlines recently after its ABC affiliates stalled Jimmy Kimmel Live for indefinite period. What did ABC offer to Jimmy Kimmel for getting his show back? The report of PEOPLE suggests the largest owner of Sinclair Broadcast Group had said, Mr. Kimmel's remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country. We believe broadcasters have a responsibility to educate and elevate respectful, constructive dialogue in our communities". Also Read: 'He is a HORRIBLE person with lack of talent': Trump attacks host Jimmy Kimmel Jimmy Kimmel has reportedly been asked to apologise and make personal donation to them and to the Turning Point USA, the activist's non-profit. On September 15, Jimmy Kimmel, in the opening monologue of his show, mentioned Charlie Kirk's death and Tyler Robinson, who has been charged with murder. Jimmy Kimmel stated, "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," he said. "In between the finger-pointing, there was grieving". Also Read: Charlie Kirk's 2017 tweet about Jimmy Kimmel resurfaces Following this, he showed the clips of US President Donald Trump's reply when he was asked about Kirk's death. Trump had replied, "I think very good, and by the way, right there where you see all the trucks, they just started construction of the new ballroom for the White House," Trump replied, adding the new ballroom at the White House will "be a beauty". Kimmel then said, "Yes, he's at the fourth stage of grief: construction".

Amid the growing controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show being suspended by ABC, reports of shots being fired at the ABC10 station in Sacramento have emerged. The host's show has been indefinitely suspended for his remarks about Charlie Kirk.&nbsp;

Amid criticism over Jimmy Kimmel show suspension, shots fired at ABC TV station in Sacramento

Late-night comedy hosts took jabs at US President Donald Trump a day after Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended following his comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. ABC pulled the plug on Kimmel’s show on Wednesday following his remarks on Monday and Tuesday’s episodes about Kirk’s assassination. In a show of solidarity, several late-night comedy hosts like Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, and Jon Stewart took to their own shows to react to the move, mocking the US President, who had celebrated the suspension.&nbsp;<h2>‘How dare you, sir!’</h2>&nbsp;Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show and claimed that the program was ‘government-approved’. He referred to Trump as ‘Our Great Father’ and ‘Dear Leader’ and even joked about Trump’s recent visit to the United Kingdom. Stewart played a clip of a reporter’s question about Kimmel and whether free speech was under attack in America.&nbsp;“How dare you, sir! How dare you, sir!” Stewart bellowed. “What outfit are you with, sir, the Antifa-Herald Tribune?”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jon Stewart’s first monologue since Jimmy Kimmel was fired: <a href="https://t.co/T1HkIgfViQ">pic.twitter.com/T1HkIgfViQ</a>&mdash; Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerHakimian/status/1968901205385412850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;When the audience booed, Stewart, in a panic, tried to shush them. A group of correspondents delivered a message in unison and showered the president with over-the-top praise, pretending that they lived in a dictatorship.<h2>Stephen Colbert defends Kimmel</h2>&nbsp;Host Stephen Colbert, whose Late Night show was cancelled last month by CBS said he stands with Kimmel and his staff.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨NEW: Stephen Colbert&#39;s opening tonight will forever be remembered as one of the most powerful moments of late-night comedy in modern history. This is a must-watch. Damn. 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/9jpKKMIcyx">pic.twitter.com/9jpKKMIcyx</a>&mdash; CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) <a href="https://twitter.com/CalltoActivism/status/1968892158104015243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"That is blatant censorship, and it always starts small," Colbert said, and he referred to the administration's effort to rename the Gulf of Mexico. "And if ABC thinks this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive."&nbsp;Colbert’s show was cancelled as the channel cited financial reasons. However, most felt Trump had a role to play as Colbert was well known for openly criticizing the President.<h2>Jimmy Fallon reacts</h2>On NBC, host Jimmy Fallon cracked a couple of jokes on Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show and then became serious for a moment.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jimmy reacts to ABC’s decision to suspend <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmykimmel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JimmyKimmel</a> after pressure from the FCC, leaving everyone thinking WTF? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FallonTonight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FallonTonight</a> <a href="https://t.co/v5wLrPEAOM">pic.twitter.com/v5wLrPEAOM</a>&mdash; The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) <a href="https://twitter.com/FallonTonight/status/1968882413410414801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“To be honest with you all, I don’t know what’s going on. And no one does,” he said. “But I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he’s a decent, funny and loving guy, and I hope he comes back.”

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/has-jimmy-kimmel-been-asked-by-abc-to-apologise-and-donate-to-charlie-kirk-s-family-post-remarks-on-show-1758251384622">Has Jimmy Kimmel been asked to apologise and donate to Charlie Kirk's family?</a>&nbsp;Fallon then declared that the show would not be censored and later described Trump’s UK visit with a voice-over dubbing only positive messages.<h2>Disney suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s show</h2>Disney said Wednesday it was suspending “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after Kimmel made comments about the person charged in conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.“We hit some new lows over the weekend, with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said during his monologue Monday night.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-late-show-suspension-marvel-star-tatiana-maslany-ben-stiller-and-other-celebs-react-to-the-cancellation-over-charlie-kirk-remarks-1758269711287">Jimmy Kimmel late-show suspension: Marvel star Tatiana Maslany, Ben Stiller and other celebs react to the cancellation over Charlie Kirk remarks</a>&nbsp;Kirk was fatally shot at a Utah university on Sept. 10 by a gunman who fired from a rooftop, officials said.&nbsp;The move has left social media divided. Kirk’s killing itself has sparked online debate with right blaming the left and calling for retribution.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump has suggested that action could be taken against other networks which host late-night shows.&nbsp;"If they’re 97% against, they give me only bad publicity, or press — I mean, they’re getting a license. I would think maybe their license should be taken away," Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Thursday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-vs-kimmel-trump-hails-jimmy-kimmel-show-cancellation-as-great-news-for-america-1758271817200/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-vs-kimmel-trump-hails-jimmy-kimmel-show-cancellation-as-great-news-for-america-1758271817200/embed</a>&nbsp;Kimmel’s suspension has sparked online criticism. Former President Barack Obama and legendary late-night talk show host David Letterman, and other celebrities have criticized the decision as an attack on free speech.&nbsp;

As Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled off air by ABC, several late-night hosts took sly dig at US President Donald Trump on their show on Thursday. Kimmel's suspension has led to widespread criticism on social media for Trump administration. 

Late-night comedy hosts took jabs at US President Donald Trump a day after Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended following his comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. ABC pulled the plug on Kimmel’s show on Wednesday following his remarks on Monday and Tuesday’s episodes about Kirk’s assassination. In a show of solidarity, several late-night comedy hosts like Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, and Jon Stewart took to their own shows to react to the move, mocking the US President, who had celebrated the suspension. ‘How dare you, sir!’ Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show and claimed that the program was ‘government-approved’. He referred to Trump as ‘Our Great Father’ and ‘Dear Leader’ and even joked about Trump’s recent visit to the United Kingdom. Stewart played a clip of a reporter’s question about Kimmel and whether free speech was under attack in America. “How dare you, sir! How dare you, sir!” Stewart bellowed. “What outfit are you with, sir, the Antifa-Herald Tribune?”

As Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled off air by ABC, several late-night hosts took sly dig at US President Donald Trump on their show on Thursday. Kimmel's suspension has led to widespread criticism on social media for Trump administration.&nbsp;

‘How Dare You Sir!’ Late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon take jabs at Trump as Jimmy Kimmel is suspended by ABC

The controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel is growing with each passing day, ever since his late show was abruptly pulled off after his remarks about US President Donald Trump's ally, Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah. With many having divided reactions over this, Hollywood celebrities, however, have joined the bandwagon of the host and have voiced out their opinion on social media and called out the obstruction of freedom of speech. Marvel star Tatiana has even asked her fans to boycott&nbsp;Disney and cancel their subscriptions.<h2>Tatiana Maslany demands a boycott of Disney; netizens react</h2>Tatiana Maslany, who is best known for her titular role in the Disney series She-Hulk, has reached out to her followers on Instagram and has urged them to cancel their subscription to Disney+*, Hulu, and ESPN.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/has-jimmy-kimmel-been-asked-by-abc-to-apologise-and-donate-to-charlie-kirk-s-family-post-remarks-on-show-1758251384622">Has Jimmy Kimmel been asked to apologise and donate to Charlie Kirk's family?</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://ew.com/thmb/6xMt-GnemT1vv3emomvBZH8hUWc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Tatiana-Maslany-i-110-091825-0910dde2cd5444baa77a12abc51433fb.jpg" alt="Tatiana Maslany instagram stories"></figure>&nbsp;She shared a behind-the-scenes picture of the actress in motion capture gear to film She-Hulk and wrote, "Cancel your Disney+ @hulu @espn subscription". In the wake of this uproar, many users have even begun to boycott Disney and shared it on their respective social media handles.One user wrote, "Just cancelled my Disney+ and HULU subscription because ABC caved to Trump's and Carr's fascism".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-is-a-horrible-person-with-lack-of-talent-trump-attacks-host-jimmy-kimmel-after-show-suspension-1758208517904">'He is a HORRIBLE person with lack of talent': Trump attacks host Jimmy Kimmel</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just canceled my Disney+ and HULU subscription because ABC caved to Trump&#39;s and Carr&#39;s fascism. <a href="https://t.co/bXLM4ajnF9">pic.twitter.com/bXLM4ajnF9</a>&mdash; David Badash (@davidbadash) <a href="https://twitter.com/davidbadash/status/1968489123213136048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another user wrote, "So based on Disney's actions, you plan to speak with your wallet and make a financial decision not to support opinions you don't agree with?". "All the FCC did was enforce its rules. To retain its broadcasting license, ABC is expected to maintain 'public interest'. Saying false information in the middle of a police investigation that could mislead millions is a direct violation of the FCC", wrote the third user.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/charlie-kirk-s-2017-tweet-about-jimmy-kimmel-resurfaces-after-abc-suspends-his-show-1758194366907">Charlie Kirk's 2017 tweet about Jimmy Kimmel resurfaces</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">So based on Disney&#39;s actions, you plan to speak with your wallet and make a financial decision not to support opinions you dont agree with?&mdash; Suffer InSolence ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@Corvusmd07) <a href="https://twitter.com/Corvusmd07/status/1968720781715599427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Other Hollywood celebrities reacting to Jimmy Kimmel's show suspension</h2>Stand-up comedian and writer Wanda Skyes, who was set to be featured as one of the guests on the show, took to Instagram and wrote, "Let's see. He didn’t end the Ukraine war or solve the Gaza conflict within his first week. But he did end freedom of speech within his first year. Hey, for those of you who pray, now’s the time to do it. Love you, Jimmy."&nbsp;Rosi O'Donnell, another fellow comedian and show host too, wrote, Shame on ABC and the FCC #FDT". Erika too responded to Wanda's video and wrote, "This is a damn shame.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jimmy-kimmel-net-worth-and-salary-how-much-does-abc-late-night-host-earn-1758180248257">Jimmy Kimmel net worth and salary: How much does ABC late-night host earn?</a>&nbsp;Ben Still also joined the support group and replied to &nbsp;Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Flint's X post about the news, "This isn't right".&nbsp;Jamie Lee Curtis shared an Instagram story that has a link to a 2015 Rolling Stone interview in which the talk show host had discussed Trump, patriotism, and cancel culture, saying, "I don't think anyone should be cancelled. I really don't". Other celebrities, including Josh Gad, Henry Winkler, Kathy Griffin, comedian Paul Scheer, and actor and writer Adam Conover, are supporting Jimmy Kimmel.

Marvel actress Tatiana Maslany has demanded the boycott of Disney post Jimmy Kimmel's show being suspended. Several other Hollywood celebrities including Ben Stiller, Wanda Skyes too have callled out the obstruction of justice.

The controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel is growing with each passing day, ever since his late show was abruptly pulled off after his remarks about US President Donald Trump's ally, Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah. With many having divided reactions over this, Hollywood celebrities, however, have joined the bandwagon of the host and have voiced out their opinion on social media and called out the obstruction of freedom of speech. Marvel star Tatiana has even asked her fans to boycott Disney and cancel their subscriptions. Tatiana Maslany demands a boycott of Disney; netizens react Tatiana Maslany, who is best known for her titular role in the Disney series She-Hulk, has reached out to her followers on Instagram and has urged them to cancel their subscription to Disney+*, Hulu, and ESPN. Also Read: Has Jimmy Kimmel been asked to apologise and donate to Charlie Kirk's family? She shared a behind-the-scenes picture of the actress in motion capture gear to film She-Hulk and wrote, "Cancel your Disney+ @hulu @espn subscription". In the wake of this uproar, many users have even begun to boycott Disney and shared it on their respective social media handles. One user wrote, "Just cancelled my Disney+ and HULU subscription because ABC caved to Trump's and Carr's fascism". Also Read: 'He is a HORRIBLE person with lack of talent': Trump attacks host Jimmy Kimmel

Marvel actress Tatiana Maslany has demanded the boycott of Disney post Jimmy Kimmel's show being suspended. Several other Hollywood celebrities including Ben Stiller, Wanda Skyes too have callled out the obstruction of justice.&nbsp;

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