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  • Jimmy Kimmel Extends ABC Contract Amid Political Controversy and Trump Feud

    Jimmy Kimmel Extends ABC Contract Amid Political Controversy and Trump Feud

    Dec 09, 2025 07:44 am CST

    Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has renewed his contract with Disney's ABC network through 2027, following a high-profile clash with Trump's administration that temporarily took his show off air. The extension comes after Kimmel faced censorship attempts from the FCC and criticism from conservative media companies, highlighting ongoing tensions between political figures and television personalities in America's divided media landscape.

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    Jimmy Kimmel's Defiant Response to Donald Trump's Call for His Resignation: "I'll Go When You Go"

    Nov 22, 2025 02:23 pm CST

    In the latest chapter of their ongoing feud, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel responded to President Donald Trump's demand for his termination with a witty challenge: "I'll go when you go." The exchange follows Trump's social media post criticizing Kimmel's talent and ratings, which came shortly after Kimmel's show covered controversies surrounding the President. Despite previous attempts to get him fired, Kimmel remains unfazed as his contract approaches its conclusion this season.

  • Molly McNearney Severs Family Ties Over Trump Support: The Impact of Politics on Personal Relationships

    Molly McNearney Severs Family Ties Over Trump Support: The Impact of Politics on Personal Relationships

    Nov 09, 2025 03:57 pm CST

    Television writer Molly McNearney, wife of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, reveals how political differences led to severed family relationships after the 2024 presidential election. McNearney describes her attempts to convince conservative relatives not to vote for Trump and explains why she views the issue as a fundamental matter of values rather than partisan politics.

  • Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence on Charlie Kirk Comments Controversy: "Maliciously Mischaracterised" by Right-Wing Media

    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 Lambasts Trump as "Son of a Bi**h" Following Late-Night TV Controversy

    Jimmy Kimmel Lambasts Trump as "Son of a Bi**h" Following Late-Night TV Controversy

    Oct 02, 2025 06:02 pm CST

    In a remarkable crossover episode, late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert discussed their experiences being taken off air amid political pressure. Kimmel candidly criticized President Trump for celebrating their unemployment, calling him "that son of a bi**h" and expressing disbelief that a U.S. president would take pleasure in Americans losing their jobs. The exchange highlights the growing tension between political power and media freedom in America's changing television landscape.

  • Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Record-Breaking 6.3 Million Viewers Following Controversy

    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.

  • Jimmy Kimmel Hits Decade-High Ratings On Return After Suspension

    Jimmy Kimmel Hits Decade-High Ratings On Return After Suspension

    Sep 25, 2025 07:34 am CST

    Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel had his biggest audience in a decade when he returned to US TV screens a week after pressure from Donald Trump's government saw him forced off the air, Disney said Wednesday.

  • "Anti-American": Jimmy Kimmel On Donald Trump

    "Anti-American": Jimmy Kimmel On Donald Trump's Threats To Silence Him

    Sep 24, 2025 11:53 pm CST

    TV host Jimmy Kimmel defended free speech when he returned to US screens on Tuesday, calling government pressure on his late-night talk show "anti-American" as critics decried his suspension as an attack on constitutional rights.

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    Jimmy Kimmel's Fiery Attack On Trump Over 'Bullying' As Show Returns To Air

    Sep 24, 2025 05:08 pm CST

    TV show host Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday launched a fiery attack on US President Donald Trump over the administration's alleged "bullying" and efforts to curb free speech.

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    "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.