Jimmy Kimmel
Coverage of Jimmy Kimmel in the Nexus archive.
- Jimmy Kimmel joins Obama-produced HBO show to mock Trump
Jimmy Kimmel has joined a new HBO satire series produced by Barack Obama that mocks Donald Trump without using his name.
- Bob Iger breaks silence on Disney’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel over Charlie Kirk assassination comments
Disney CEO Bob Iger addressed the company's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel following Kimmel's comments linking Tyler Robinson, the suspected assassin of Charlie Kirk, to the 'MAGA gang.'
- Shameless Jimmy Kimmel stoops to new low with vile Trump and Ivanka incest joke amid growing calls for him to be taken off air
Jimmy Kimmel made a controversial joke about Trump and Ivanka, which has led to calls for him to be removed from the air. The joke is described as vile and represents a new low in his behavior.
- Jimmy Kimmel wishes Trump a happy birthday with distasteful Epstein jab
Jimmy Kimmel wished Trump a happy birthday with a reference to Jeffrey Epstein. The comment was described as distasteful.
- Jimmy Kimmel accuses Elon Musk of ‘stealing’ as SpaceX founder becomes a trillionaire
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Elon Musk as a 'wealthy weirdo' for allegedly 'stealing' as the SpaceX founder approached becoming a trillionaire ahead of SpaceX's IPO.
- Spencer Pratt hits back at savage Jimmy Kimmel roasting — will Speidi leave LA?
Spencer Pratt responded to Jimmy Kimmel's harsh roasting over his third-place finish in the Los Angeles mayor’s race and mocked claims about leaving the city if he lost. Pratt shared a video of his damaged Pacific Palisades home.
- Spencer Pratt hits back at savage Jimmy Kimmel roasting — will Speidi leave LA?
Spencer Pratt responded to Jimmy Kimmel's criticism of his third-place finish in the Los Angeles mayor’s race and mocked claims he would leave the city if he lost. Pratt shared a video of his Pacific Palisades home following the roast.
- Meghan McCain slams Jimmy Kimmel as 'mean' and 'heartless' after mocking Spencer Pratt's election loss
Meghan McCain criticized Jimmy Kimmel for being 'mean' and 'heartless' after he mocked Spencer Pratt's election loss. The incident involved Kimmel commenting on Pratt's political defeat.
- Spencer Pratt claps back after vicious Jimmy Kimmel roasting: ‘I have nothing left’
Spencer Pratt responded to Jimmy Kimmel's roast over his loss in the Los Angeles mayor's race. Kimmel criticized Pratt for being 'beaten' in the election, prompting Pratt to issue a defensive reply.
- Spencer Pratt fires back at Jimmy Kimmel's mockery by resurfacing host's blackface controversy
Spencer Pratt, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate, responded to Jimmy Kimmel's mockery by referencing Kimmel's past blackface controversy. Kimmel, who apologized for the incident, criticized Pratt's campaign, which focuses on replacing incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
- Jimmy Kimmel calls CBS bosses ‘Trump suck-ups,' cowardly after Scott Pelley firing
Jimmy Kimmel criticized CBS executives for firing Scott Pelley from '60 Minutes,' accusing them of being 'Trump suck-ups' and cowards. Pelley was dismissed after clashing with new executive producer Nick Bilton, following recent staff changes at the show. President Donald Trump praised the firing, calling Pelley part of a 'gang of stupid, crooked people.'
- Jimmy Kimmel takes cheap shot at Spencer Pratt while admitting truth about LA Dem voters
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Spencer Pratt by calling him a 'Karen' following recent election results. Kimmel also acknowledged a fact about Los Angeles Democratic voters in the same context.
- Kimmel: ‘I feel a bit defeated’ after Colbert cancellation
Jimmy Kimmel expressed concern about the future of late-night TV after CBS canceled 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' citing speculation about political pressure on hosts in the Trump era. Kimmel described feeling 'a bit defeated' by the decision.
- Jimmy Kimmel says he felt 'defeated' after Colbert show was cancelled, says CBS is using 'made-up numbers'
Jimmy Kimmel expressed feeling 'defeated' after CBS canceled Stephen Colbert's late-night show, questioning the network's claim of losing $40 million annually. Kimmel cited a 2023 New York Times report about Colbert rejecting a longer contract as evidence the financial claims were 'made-up numbers.'
- FCC warns US broadcasters their licenses are a privilege, not a right
The FCC issued a public notice reminding US broadcasters that their licenses are a privilege requiring public interest service, not a right, and warned of potential enforcement actions for non-compliance. The notice follows ABC's requirement to file early license renewals after complaints about Jimmy Kimmel's jokes targeting First Lady Melania Trump.
- Jimmy Kimmel unleashes unfiltered rant in effort to take down Spencer Pratt's surging mayoral run despite admitting 'LA is a mess'
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign, acknowledging Los Angeles is a mess. The rant aims to challenge Pratt's growing political support.
- Jimmy Kimmel unleashes unfiltered rant in effort to take down Spencer Pratt's surging mayoral run despite admitting 'LA is a mess'
Jimmy Kimmel delivered an unfiltered rant targeting Spencer Pratt's rising mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, despite acknowledging the city is 'a mess'. The segment highlights Kimmel's efforts to criticize Pratt's political bid.
- Jimmy Kimmel attacks fire victim Spencer Pratt as 'screaming jerk,' lectures LA voters about mayoral election
Jimmy Kimmel criticized mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt as a 'screaming jerk' and urged Los Angeles voters not to support him, calling him a narcissist without solutions for the city's challenges. Pratt, who lost his home in the 2025 Palisades wildfire, launched his campaign against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, accusing her of mishandling fire response. He responded to Kimmel's remarks on social media, emphasizing his campaign's focus on corruption and public safety.
- Jimmy Kimmel goes on anti-Spencer Pratt rant: ‘Mayor should not be your first job’
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel criticized Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt on his show, comparing him to Donald Trump and highlighting that Pratt's first job was as mayor, unlike Trump who had prior employment. Kimmel implied Pratt's inexperience as mayor makes him unqualified.
- Patton Oswalt says Bill Maher was wrong to try to 'placate' Trump, argues it always backfires
Comedian Patton Oswalt criticized Bill Maher for attempting to 'placate' Donald Trump, arguing such efforts backfire and that Trump resents those who show conditional approval. Oswalt contrasted Maher's approach with comedians like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, who openly criticize Trump without seeking his favor. The dispute follows a February 2022 incident where Trump lashed out at Maher on Truth Social over a joke about China and hockey.
- Spencer Pratt's mom puts her money where her mouth is as she hits back at Jimmy Kimmel's 'bully' sister-in-law accused of targeting small business showing support for mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt's mother takes action against Jimmy Kimmel's sister-in-law, who is accused of bullying a small business supporting a mayoral campaign. The incident highlights tensions between the families and a small business involved in local politics.
- Spencer Pratt defends baker who lost everything in LA fires allegedly bullied by Jimmy Kimmel’s relative for campaign cookies
Spencer Pratt is defending a baker who lost everything in Los Angeles fires, alleging the baker was bullied by a relative of Jimmy Kimmel for campaign cookies. Pratt claims critics are overlooking rising public safety and homelessness issues in the city.
- Jimmy Kimmel's sister-in-law accused of bullying small business in bid to take down LA mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt
Jimmy Kimmel's sister-in-law has been accused of bullying a small business as part of an apparent effort to undermine LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. The accusation involves leveraging personal connections to target a business, raising questions about the tactics being used in the mayoral race.
- Jimmy Kimmel roasts Trump AGAIN after president compares himself to James Bond: '007 is his approval rating'
Jimmy Kimmel roasted President Donald Trump after he compared himself to James Bond. Trump's approval rating was mocked by Kimmel, who said '007 is his approval rating'. The comparison was made in reference to Trump's presidential performance.
- FCC commissioner warns Disney CEO that Trump is launching 'censorship' campaign against company
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez warns Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro of a 'censorship' campaign by the Trump administration, citing regulatory actions against Disney and ABC as examples. The campaign allegedly began after Disney agreed to pay $15 million in a defamation lawsuit settlement. Gomez encourages Disney to continue supporting press freedom.
- From ABC license reviews to Comey indictments, Trump's regulatory war on critics enters new phase
The Trump administration is using federal power to punish media outlets with negative coverage, targeting ABC with a review of local station licenses, and the FCC is launching a probe into 'The View' amid a crackdown on equal time for candidates. The regulatory war is expected to drag on for years and may chill critical protected speech. ABC has produced 11,000 documents in the inquiry so far.
- ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View
ABC is fighting back against the Trump administration's attempt to police broadcast television content, saying the FCC is violating the First Amendment. The FCC accused ABC's The View of not complying with the equal-time rule. ABC filed a response, stating the FCC exceeded its authority and threatened protected speech.
- Would the FCC really shut down ABC over Kimmel’s tasteless Trump joke?
The FCC may shut down ABC due to a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about President Trump. The joke was deemed tasteless and network executives should consider its impact on public interest. The incident raises questions about the limits of free speech in media.
- Daniel Baldwin accuses Jimmy Kimmel of fueling 'hatred' toward Trump after White House dinner shooting
Daniel Baldwin criticized Jimmy Kimmel for fueling hatred toward President Donald Trump after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Baldwin accused Kimmel of planting hatred in the American public through his late-night commentary. The incident has sparked debate about the role of public figures in promoting political violence.
- Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of exploiting White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting to attack enemies
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes President Donald Trump's response to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, accusing him of exploiting the incident to attack enemies and suppress free speech. The governor argues that Trump has abandoned his duty to unify the country. Newsom also condemns the FCC's move to fast-track license reviews for ABC-owned stations as retaliation for a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel.
- Jimmy Kimmel joked about Rudy Giuliani rising from the 'grave' days before his hospitalization
Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Rudy Giuliani rising from the 'grave' days before Giuliani was hospitalized in critical condition. The joke was part of an ongoing spat between Kimmel and the White House. Kimmel had previously referred to Melania Trump as an 'expectant widow', sparking calls for ABC to fire him.
- Melania Trump adviser turns up the heat on Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ fallout
Melania Trump's senior adviser Marc Beckman calls for advertisers to boycott Jimmy Kimmel's show after a joke about the first lady, sparking a backlash against the late-night host. The first lady slammed Kimmel for 'hateful and violent rhetoric' and called on ABC to take a stand. Beckman says Kimmel should be fired and that his words are corrosive and deepen political sickness in America.
- Melania Trump adviser turns up the heat on Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ fallout
Melania Trump's senior adviser Marc Beckman calls for a boycott of Jimmy Kimmel's show after a joke about the first lady, saying Kimmel should be fired. The first lady slammed Kimmel for 'hateful and violent rhetoric' and called on ABC to take a stand. Beckman cites concerns over political violence and divisive rhetoric.
- Jimmy Kimmel made sick jokes mocking Rudy Giuliani's health and saying he 'rose from the grave' just days before he was rushed to hospital
Jimmy Kimmel made jokes about Rudy Giuliani's health, saying he 'rose from the grave' before being rushed to hospital. The jokes were made just days before Giuliani's hospitalization. Kimmel's comments sparked attention due to their timing and nature.
- Joe Rogan defends Jimmy Kimmel over backlash from Melania widow joke
Joe Rogan defended Jimmy Kimmel after backlash over a joke calling Melania Trump an 'expectant widow' during a skit before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Melania and Donald Trump condemned the joke as harmful, with Trump demanding Kimmel be fired, while Kimmel refused to apologize.
- Rogan rips ‘ridiculous’ Kimmel backlash over Melania Trump joke
Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized the backlash against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke made about Melania Trump before a gunman attempted to target President Trump and others at the White House Correspondents Association dinner. Rogan dismissed the criticism as 'ridiculous.'
- Haberman questions Trump focus on Kimmel: ‘People don’t have to like every single joke’
New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman criticized President Trump's focus on late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, arguing that public dislike of jokes is not a valid reason for removal. Trump reiterated his calls for Kimmel to be fired after the comedian's recent monologue.
- Megyn Kelly: Trump call for Kimmel firing ‘very inappropriate’
Megyn Kelly criticized President Donald Trump for calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over jokes about first lady Melania Trump, calling the request 'very inappropriate.' Trump's comments followed Kimmel's satire of Melania's first lady role during his show.
- Kimmel showcases wife's video of late-night host being woken up to news of Trump calling for his firing
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel shared a video of his wife informing him that President Donald Trump called for his firing again. Trump criticized Kimmel's show ratings on Truth Social, prompting Kimmel to defend his work and address the president's ire during his show. The exchange follows a previous joke about Melania Trump that sparked controversy.
- Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has the authority to revoke broadcast licenses, but legal experts argue it would be legally challenging to force ABC to cease operations due to a dispute between Donald Trump and Jimmy Kimmel.