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Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence on Charlie Kirk Comments Controversy: "Maliciously Mischaracterised" by Right-Wing Media
Oct 09, 2025 01:27 pm CST
Jimmy Kimmel addresses his controversial Charlie Kirk comments in his first interview since returning to air, revealing he thought his career was over after ABC's suspension. The late-night host discusses the demands made against him, free speech concerns, and the future of late-night television at the Bloomberg Screentime conference in Los Angeles.
Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Record-Breaking 6.3 Million Viewers Following Controversy
Sep 25, 2025 03:12 pm CST
Jimmy Kimmel made a triumphant return to late-night television with his show Jimmy Kimmel Live! attracting a record-breaking 6.3 million viewers, marking a 343% increase from the previous season. Following a brief suspension over controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk, Kimmel addressed the situation and clarified his position, demonstrating how controversy and subsequent reconciliation can dramatically impact television ratings in today's polarized media landscape.
"Don't Find Anything Funny About Kirk Murder": Kimmel In Tears As Show Returns
Sep 24, 2025 01:03 pm CST
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and nearly broke down in tears, saying he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Jimmy Kimmel Set To Return To His Late-Night Show After ABC Lifts Suspension
Sep 24, 2025 12:19 am CST
Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension that triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and Trump's ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics.
"Two Total Losers": After Kimmel, Trump Targets Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers
Sep 18, 2025 12:15 pm CST
US President Donald Trump celebrated the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, using the opportunity to not only praise its cancellation but also to broaden his long-standing criticism of other late-night hosts.