All About Jimmy Kimmel, Talk Show Host Suspended Over Comments On Charlie Kirk
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's television show has been taken off the air "indefinitely" after criticism over his remarks on the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
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Jimmy Kimmel entered the world on November 13, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York.
Popular late-night television personality Jimmy Kimmel has had his show removed from broadcasting "indefinitely" following backlash over comments he made regarding the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
"The show will be preempted indefinitely," confirmed a spokesperson from the network.
Charlie Kirk, known for his close alliance with US President Donald Trump, was fatally shot last week while attending a public gathering in Utah. According to police reports, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson discharged a rifle from a rooftop position, striking Kirk in the neck. Robinson now faces murder charges.
Who Is Jimmy Kimmel?James Christian Kimmel was born on November 13, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York. The Kimmel family relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1976 when he was nine years old. After graduating from a Las Vegas high school, Mr Kimmel spent one year at the University of Nevada before transferring to Arizona State University. He received an honorary degree in 2013.
His maternal heritage is Italian, while his paternal lineage is German, with the family surname originally spelled Kummel. He obtained Italian citizenship earlier this year.
Jimmy Kimmel's career began in radio during his high school years, securing his first paying position in 1989 on The Me and Him Show. After working across various cities, he became known as "Jimmy the Sports Guy" in Los Angeles. In 1997, he joined Win Ben Stein's Money, earning an Emmy Award, before co-hosting The Man Show. His creative endeavors include co-creating Crank Yankers and The Andy Milonakis Show, as well as co-producing Windy City Heat. In 2003, he launched 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on ABC, establishing himself as one of America's longest-serving late-night television hosts. His career includes hosting major award ceremonies, appearing on prominent talk shows, and voice acting in productions such as Family Guy, Robot Chicken, and Garfield: The Movie.
He has openly discussed his diagnosis of narcolepsy.
In 2009, he helped establish the Los Angeles Feast of San Gennaro festival. A 2020 genealogy study revealed a distant familial connection to Martha Stewart.
Time magazine recognized him among the 100 Most Influential People in 2018. He raised over $80,000 during a charity basketball competition against Senator Ted Cruz and founded his production company, Kimmelot. In 2020, he hosted the 20th anniversary edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. The following year, he became the title sponsor of the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. In 2023, he collaborated with fellow late-night hosts to create the podcast Strike Force Five. Jimmy Kimmel has hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards three times (2012, 2016, and 2020) and has served as master of ceremonies for the Academy Awards on four occasions (2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024).
Jimmy Kimmel married Gina Maddy in 1988, with their marriage ending in divorce in 2002. The couple had two children together. He later developed a relationship with Molly McNearney in 2009, married her in 2013, and they have since welcomed two children.