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Jimmy Kimmel hosts his late-night show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in Los Angeles, California, September 23, 2025. (Randy Holmes/Disney via AP)
September 24, 2025, 5:05 pm
In emotional comeback, Jimmy Kimmel says he didn’t mean to make light of Kirk killing
Late-night show host denies trying to pin blame for conservative activist’s murder, in first monologue since network suspended him for a week following Trump appointee’s criticism
By David Bauder
Jimmy Kimmel attends the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 7, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America/AFP)
September 18, 2025, 8:51 am
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show over remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death
Veteran host said MAGA supporters are ‘working hard to capitalize’ on shooting, suggested killer might have been a pro-Trump Republican; president welcomes ABC’s ‘courage’
By David Bauder
The moment a beer can is thrown at Jewish comedian Ariel Elias while she performs a set at Uncle Vinnies, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, October 9, 2022. (YouTube screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 25, 2022, 11:47 pm
Jewish comedian spins viral video into late-night debut
After standup comic Ariel Elias made waves for chugging beer thrown at her on stage, she makes debut TV appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
By CALEB GUEDES-REED
Screen capture from video of top Holloywood director Quentin Tarantino during a interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, June 22, 2021. (YouTube)
June 23, 2021, 4:34 pm
Tarantino shows off his Hebrew skills to Kimmel
Top Hollywood director demonstrates vocabulary he picked up watching children’s TV with infant son, says he spent a year stuck in Israel due to COVID-19
By Stuart Winer
Charles Barkley speaks at the podium prior to his sculpture being unveiled at the Philadelphia 76ers training facility in Camden, New Jersey, Sept. 13, 2019. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images via JTA)
March 22, 2021, 8:45 am
Charles Barkley ‘had a blast’ doing hora at daughter’s wedding
Daughter says 250-pound basketball star had a great time on a chair at the Jewish celebrations after initial worries his fellow dancers wouldn’t be able to lift him
By Ben Sales
Charles Barkley speaks at the podium prior to his sculpture being unveiled at the Philadelphia 76ers training facility in Camden, New Jersey, Sept. 13, 2019. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images via JTA)
March 5, 2021, 10:36 am
Charles Barkley fears hora at daughter’s Jewish wedding
Basketball star tells Jimmy Kimmel he’s been trying to lose weight ‘because apparently they’ve got to pick me up in a chair. Listen, I need all Jewish people on deck’
By Gabe Friedman
Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks on stage during the 72nd Emmy Awards telecast on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 at 8:00 PM EDT/5:00 PM PDT on ABC. (Invision for the Television Academy/AP)
September 21, 2020, 2:08 pm
Schitt’s Creek sweeps comedy awards at ‘freaking weird’ socially distanced Emmys
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, ceremony features 100-plus nominees linked remotely, jokes about the coronavirus pandemic, and reflections on the political climate in the US
By Lynn Elber
President Donald Trump speaks to CNN journalist Jim Acosta during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
November 10, 2018, 5:02 am
Trump insults reporters, claims Acosta video wasn’t altered
Experts say footage of CNN reporter appears doctored to speed up arm movement and make gestures seem more threatening
By David Bauder and Jonathan Lemire
Gal Gdot attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images/AFP)
March 9, 2018, 4:43 pm
Gal Gadot says feminism is equality, not ‘bra burning’
Israeli ‘Wonder Woman’ star calls for equal pay and opportunities in Hollywood after a year dominated by sexual harassment scandals
By ToI Staff
'Wonder Woman' actress Gal Gadot poses at the 29th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 2, 2018, in Palm Springs, California. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
February 21, 2018, 6:35 pm
Gal Gadot to present Oscar at 2018 Academy Awards
‘Wonder Woman’ star invited along with others, including Mark Hamill, Lin-Manuel Miranda, in event to be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel
By ToI Staff
Adult film star Stormy Daniels, left, with host Jimmy Kimmel during an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' January 30, 2018. (Randy Holmes/ABC via AP)
January 31, 2018, 11:50 am
Amid publicity tour, porn star denies affair with Trump
Appearing on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after State of the Union, Stormy Daniels ducks questions about alleged 2006 sexual relationship with a married Donald Trump
By Jeff Horwitz and JAKE PEARSON
YouTube screenshot
January 18, 2018, 3:24 pm
Fake ‘Wolf Blitzer’ accepts fake Fake News award on Jimmy Kimmel
In honor of President Donald Trump’s much-hyped awards on Wednesday, the late-night host’s parents drop in to play the ‘winners’
By Tracy Frydberg
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer appears on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on September 13, 2017. (Screen capture: YouTube)
September 14, 2017, 10:47 am
Sean Spicer pressed (gently) on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
In first TV appearance since resigning, ex-White House spokesman jokes about his tenuous relations with the press, inauguration crowd size
By Frazier Moore
US comedian Jerry Lewis introducing himself to the studio audience at the start of the 34th annual Jerry Lewis Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Hollywood, September 5, 1999. (AFP/LUCY NICHOLSON)
August 21, 2017, 7:41 am
Stars pay tribute to late comedy icon Jerry Lewis
Celebrities say farewell to the figure whose career as an entertainer and charity-raiser spanned over 50 years
By AFP
Jon Stewart on Jimmy Kimmel Live, July 13, 2017 (YouTube screenshot)
July 15, 2017, 10:04 am
Jon Stewart crashes Kimmel’s bar mitzvah interview
Former Daily Show host ‘offended’ for not being young Jewish boy’s first choice for his recent party
By JTA
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