Jimmy Kimmel reacted after FCC chairman Brendan Carr was grilled in a Senate hearing for pressuring ABC to pre-empt "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

In December 2025, rumors circulated online that talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel had delivered his "final monologue" on his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in which he heavily criticized U.S. President Donald Trump.

Jimmy Kimmel has challenged President Donald Trump to a 'talent competition' after news that his contract with ABC for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was extended an additional year.

Jimmy Kimmel humorously thanked Donald Trump for helping him become Google’s third most trending person in the world in 2025. Despite being suspended in September, Kimmel highlighted Trump’s ongoing public criticism and suggested the President is a loyal viewer who ironically contributes to his show’s success.

Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," is known for mixing comedy with politics. Kimmel hosted the Oscars two years in a row – in 2017 and 2018.