jimmy kimmel He turned Disney’s annual advance presentation into another round of political comedy as he joked that he had a confrontation with donald trump It has become very expensive for ABC. The late-night host mixed self-deprecating humor with sharp shots at rival networks, television ratings and recent controversies while speaking before advertisers and Disney executives in New York.
Jimmy Kimmel mocks ABC over Donald Trump controversy
During the Disney Upfronts event on May 12, Jimmy Kimmel joked that ABC and parent company Disney had lost “billions” because of him. The comedian said, “It’s quite possible that no employee in the history of any company has ever cost his or her employer so much.” He then compared himself to the Exxon Valdez disaster, and said that hiring him 24 years earlier may have been Disney’s “worst personnel decision.” USA Today).”
Kimmel’s comments reference his ongoing public battle with President Donald Trump and recent pressure over Jimmy Kimmel Live! ABC temporarily suspended the show last September following controversy surrounding comments made by conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Despite the backlash, Kimmel claimed that the attention actually increased ratings. He said the show has seen a 25% increase in viewings among adults aged 18 to 49, joking that the gain is “largely thanks to our partners in Washington.”
The host also poked fun at other television networks and the changing state of late night TV. Referencing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Kimmel joked that CBS was replacing Colbert with programming “least likely to offend the President.” He added, “Poor Stephen, it’s so bad you’re going to lose your job.”
Kimmel also touted CBS shows, including the upcoming NCIS: New York and the new Einstein crime drama starring Matthew Gray Gubler. At one point, he admitted that he no longer enjoys making fun of struggling competitors as the industry itself is facing tough times. “Now we’re like a bunch of dirty, hungry chihuahuas waiting for a chicken leg to fall under the table,” he joked. The speech continued Kimmel’s long-standing tradition of using Disney’s upfront program to roast politicians, media executives and television rivals in a single performance.
Originally written by Rishabh Shandilya Mandatory.