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Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel
The latest news and top stories on Jimmy Kimmel. Known for his extensive career in late-night television, he has been the host and executive producer of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" since 2003. He has a background as a comedian, writer and producer, having previously co-hosted "Win Ben Stein’s Money" and "The Man Show". His work likely involves engaging audiences with his distinctive humour and interviewing prominent figures. Key accomplishments include hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards multiple times and the Academy Awards on several occasions. He was also recognised by Time magazine as one of "The World’s 100 Most Influential People" in 2018.
Jimmy Kimmel poses in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, in January. Photo: TNS
Donald Trump

Trump’s FCC orders review of ABC licences after Kimmel’s ‘expectant widow’ joke

The comedian had made the comment about US first lady Melania just days before Saturday’s shooting incident.

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Donald Trump

Trump demands firing of Kimmel over ‘expectant widow’ joke

United States

Trump critic Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Democratic candidate

Donald Trump

Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at Trump in ‘alternative Christmas message’ to UK

Talk show host and Trump foe Kimmel tells UK TV that ‘tyranny is booming’ in the US.

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Comedian Jimmy Kimmel speaks at a conference in Los Angeles in October. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Trump hits out at ‘dead man walking’ Colbert in late-night blast

US president calls on CBS to ‘put to sleep’ Stephen Colbert’s show now, before its scheduled end in May 2026.

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United States

Trump urges broadcast regulator to revoke ABC licences over Khashoggi query

Trump’s suggestion to the FCC came after a reporter questioned Saudi Arabia’s crown prince about the 2018 killing of a Washington Post columnist.

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South Korea

‘Not funny’: South Koreans unamused by US jokes about Trump’s gold crown gift

The social media responses reveal lingering resentment in South Korea over US tariffs and labour issues.

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (right) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump after presenting him with a replica of a Silla-era gold crown on Wednesday. Photo: EPA/Yonhap
United States

Opinion | Even in the West, the era of consequence-free expression is over

Across all societies, social media storms, legal risks and consumer activism have created a volatile new normal.

Fame and celebrity

‘You have to feel sorry’ for Trump: Jimmy Kimmel returns to record ratings

ABC reported 6.26 million viewers, while the monologue drew nearly 26 million views on social media.

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United States

Kimmel says he wasn’t trying to joke about Kirk’s death as Trump blasts host

The US president threatened to ‘test ABC’ for reinstating Kimmel’s show after a nearly week-long suspension.

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Jimmy Kimmel hosts his late-night show in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Photo: Disney via AP
Disney

Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC network on Tuesday, Disney says

The TV host’s talk show was suspended six days ago after he made remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show was suspended after comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ as Kirk’s wife forgives shooter

Erika Kirk remembered her husband in a tearful speech near the end of a service for the conservative activist who was killed on September 10.

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Donald Trump

Democrats introduce bill to protect free speech following Kimmel suspension

Move follows Democrats’ criticism of the suspension of Kimmel’s TV show after his comments on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.

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United States

Hollywood backs Jimmy Kimmel, slams free speech ‘suppression’ in US

ABC suspended the host’s show under threats from the White House after Kimmel commented about activist Charlie Kirk’s death.

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A woman holds an image of a broken heart outside the El Capitan Entertainment Centre, where “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is recorded for broadcast, in Los Angeles, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
United States

US TV network drops Jimmy Kimmel’s show over his Charlie Kirk remarks

US President Trump hailed the cancellation of the show as ‘great news for America’.

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TV host Jimmy Kimmel speaks during the 96th Academy Awards in California last year. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Trump celebrates surprise axing of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’

The host, known for his biting humour, had earlier criticised Paramount for striking a legal deal with the US president.

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