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Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk feedback in first present since being taken off-air

By Editorial Board Published September 24, 2025 4 Min Read
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Jimmy Kimmel addresses Charlie Kirk feedback in first present since being taken off-air

Jimmy Kimmel has stated it was “never my intention to make light of” Charlie Kirk’s loss of life.

The presenter appeared nearly tearful as he opened his first present since being taken off-air final week over feedback in regards to the assassination of the conservative influencer.

“I don’t think there’s anything funny about it,” he stated as he choked up.

“Nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what was obviously a deeply disturbed individual. That was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make”.

Kimmel was accused of being “offensive and insensitive” after utilizing his programme, Jimmy Kimmel Dwell, to accuse Donald Trump and his allies of capitalising on the killing.

Talking on Tuesday night time’s present, Kimmel stated he understood why the remarks “felt either ill-timed or unclear, or maybe both”.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s present returned after lower than per week off-air. Pic: Reuters

‘Not authorized’ to take me off-air, says Kimmel

Showing tearful once more, Kimmel praised Kirk’s widow, Erika, for forgiving her husband’s killer at his memorial service, calling it a “selfless act of grace … that touched me deeply”. In distinction, Mr Trump has stated he disagreed, telling the service: “I hate my opponent and I don’t want the best for them.”

Kimmel went on to criticise the ABC associates who took his showcase the air, saying: “That’s not legal. That’s not American. It’s un-American.”

He additionally thanked those that supported him, including: “It takes courage for them to speak out against this administration. They did and they deserve credit for it.”

Disney introduced the return of the present to its ABC community after backlash to his suspension, though two main operators stated they nonetheless would not present it.

Trump threatens additional motion

In a put up on his Fact Social platform earlier than it aired on Tuesday night time, Mr Trump stated he “can’t believe” ABC gave Kimmel his present again and hinted at additional motion.

“Why would they want someone back who does so poorly, who’s not funny, and who puts the Network in jeopardy by playing 99% positive Democrat GARBAGE,” he wrote.

“He is yet another arm of the DNC and, to the best of my knowledge, that would be a major illegal Campaign Contribution. I think we’re going to test ABC out on this.”

In his opening monologue, Kimmel mocked Mr Trump for criticising him for dangerous scores, saying: “He tried his best to cancel me and instead he forced millions of people to watch this show.”

Mr Trump had welcomed Kimmel’s suspension, saying he had “bad ratings”, however the transfer was criticised by Hollywood stars and senior Democrats together with Barack Obama.

What did Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk?

The feedback that noticed Kimmel taken off-air had been made final week.

The TV presenter stated: “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.”

Talking about Mr Trump, he added: “This is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he calls a friend.

“That is how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish.”

“Many in MAGA land are working very laborious to capitalise on the homicide of Charlie Kirk,” he continued.

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