{"id":27581,"date":"2025-09-19T22:58:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T22:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=27581"},"modified":"2025-09-19T22:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T22:58:57","slug":"jimmy-fallon-speaks-out-with-strong-response-after-jimmy-kimmel-was-taken-off-air-over-charlie-kirk-comments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=27581","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Fallon speaks out with strong response after Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"482\">The suspension of\u00a0<em data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"147\">Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/em>\u00a0continues to spark widespread debate, with fellow late-night hosts and celebrities voicing support for Jimmy Kimmel. The show was pulled from ABC\u2019s lineup following controversial remarks Kimmel made regarding the political response to the tragic death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on September 10.<\/p><div class=\"zrhah69fec4e2ef34a\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.zrhah69fec4e2ef34a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.zrhah69fec4e2ef34a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.zrhah69fec4e2ef34a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.zrhah69fec4e2ef34a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.zrhah69fec4e2ef34a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"827\">Kimmel criticized certain reactions from political figures, suggesting that some were using the incident for political gain. His comments triggered backlash, particularly from former President Donald Trump, who publicly celebrated ABC\u2019s decision to remove Kimmel\u2019s show and called for other networks to do the same with their late-night hosts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1139\">In response, several public figures have defended Kimmel. Comedian and actor\u00a0<strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"921\">Ben Stiller<\/strong>\u00a0called the suspension \u201cnot right,\u201d while\u00a0<em data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"981\">The Tonight Show<\/em>\u00a0host\u00a0<strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1003\">Jimmy Fallon<\/strong>\u00a0expressed both confusion and support, stating that Kimmel is \u201ca decent, funny and loving guy\u201d and that he hopes to see him return soon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1429\">Former late-night legend\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1185\">David Letterman<\/strong>\u00a0also weighed in during a public appearance, calling Kimmel\u2019s removal \u201csilly\u201d and \u201cridiculous.\u201d He criticized the idea of media being influenced by political pressure and warned against punishing entertainers for expressing dissenting opinions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1747\"><strong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1446\">Seth Meyers<\/strong>\u00a0addressed the controversy with his signature satire, jokingly praising former President Trump in an exaggerated monologue, while hinting that any past criticisms were simply \u201cAI-generated.\u201d His approach highlighted growing concerns about free speech and creative freedom in politically charged times.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"2076\"><strong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1768\">Stephen Colbert<\/strong>\u00a0added to the chorus of support, labeling ABC\u2019s decision a \u201cblatant assault on freedom of speech.\u201d The collective response from Kimmel\u2019s peers reflects broader concerns in the entertainment industry about the boundaries of political commentary and the role of corporate influence in shaping public discourse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The suspension of\u00a0Jimmy Kimmel Live!\u00a0continues to spark widespread debate, with fellow late-night hosts and celebrities voicing support for Jimmy Kimmel. 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