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Int'l Business Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon to Be Fired and He Wants the Credit For It
President Donald Trump called for prominent talk show hosts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel to be fired, with hopes that he "played a major part" in any future decisions. Trump insisted that he had "strong word" that cancellation of Kimmel's and Fallon's shows was imminent in a Truth Social post Tuesday morning. "The word is, and it's a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone," Trump wrote. "These are people with absolutely NO TALENT, who were paid Millions of Dollars for, in all cases, destroying what used to be GREAT Television. It's really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it!" he continued. The president's claims come after CBS canceled comedian Stephen Colbert's show "The Late Show" after the network settled a lawsuit from Trump over CBS News' "60 Minutes" interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. After Trump jeered in an earlier Truth Social post that he "absolutely love[d] that Colbert got fired" and mocked the comedian's ratings, Colbert went on to blast the president in the following episode of the show and referred to himself as a "martyr" for TV show hosts. "How dare you, sir. Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism? Go f*** yourself!" Colbert said. While Kimmel has not publicly addressed Trump's call for him to be fired, the host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" posted a photo of him and his family attending an anti-Trump protest just days earlier. In the photo, Kimmel holds a sign reading "Make America Good Again," while his kids hold signs that say "I wish we had a better president" and "Say NO 2 Spray Tan Man." Kimmel captioned the post, "May every day be another wonderful secret," which is a phrase allegedly included in the birthday message Trump reportedly sent sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Trump has repeatedly denied the article's claims, which alleged that the birthday message included a drawing of a naked woman. He filed a lawsuit against the publication over the weekend. The Trump administration has continued to face backlash over the handling of the Epstein files, which intensified after the Department of Justice and the FBI released a memo declaring that Epstein killed himself and had no client list. Following WSJ's report, Trump ordered officials to "produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony subject to court approval," which Attorney General Pam Bondi said her department was "ready" to do. Originally published on Latin Times
Business Insider
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Trump and Jimmy Kimmel are trading barbs after Stephen Colbert's cancellation
Stephen Colbert's canceled, President Trump is on the attack, and Jimmy Kimmel is hitting back. Trump said Tuesday in a Truth Social post that ABC's Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC's "Tonight Show," would be "NEXT to go" after CBS declined to renew Colbert's contract. "The word is, and it's a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone," Trump wrote. The president slammed Kimmel and Fallon as having "absolutely NO TALENT" and even blamed them for "destroying what used to be GREAT Television." Kimmel clapped back an hour later on Instagram by alluding to The Wall Street Journal's reporting on Trump and disgraced financier and sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019. The Journal reported that a letter bearing Trump's name was given to Epstein as part of a book created for his birthday in 2003. In an interview with the Journal, Trump denied writing the letter or drawing the picture, saying, "I never wrote a picture in my life. I don't draw pictures of women," and "It's not my language. It's not my words." Trump has since sued the Journal over the story, alleging defamation. "I'm hearing you're next. Or maybe it's just another wonderful secret," Kimmel wrote in the Instagram post, which featured a screenshot of Trump's post about him. The Journal reported that the letter bearing Trump's name said: "Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret." Kimmel, Fallon, and spokespeople for ABC, NBC, and CBS didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Hosts and others in the entertainment community have been sounding off and standing up for Colbert after CBS declined to renew his show when his contract expires in mid-2026. The cancellation has drawn scrutiny for its timing, as CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, needs FCC approval for an acquisition by Skydance. This month, Paramount said it had agreed to pay Trump a $16 million settlement. Trump had sued CBS, alleging "60 Minutes" had deceptively edited an interview with Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign. "I don't like it. I don't like what's going on one bit — these are crazy times," Fallon said in reference to the Colbert cancellation to open his show on Monday night. Jon Stewart also blasted CBS's decision during an expletive-filled monologue on Monday's "The Daily Show." "When your industry is faced with changes, you don't just call it a day. My God, when CDs stopped selling, they didn't just go, 'Oh well, music, it's been a good run,'" Stewart said. Stewart and Colbert's shows share a parent company in Paramount.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jimmy Kimmel Drops Epic F-Bomb On CBS For Canceling Colbert's Show
Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday sent some love to fellow late night host Stephen Colbert after CBS announced it is canceling 'The Late Show.' 'Love you Stephen,' Kimmel, who is on ABC, wrote in his Instagram story. He also had a much more blunt message for Colbert's network: 'Fuck you and all your Sheldons CBS.' Colbert and Kimmel may be rivals on the air, but are friends off it. Unlike the frosty relationship between legendary late-night hosts David Letterman and Jay Leno, Kimmel and Colbert have publicly made nice and even appeared on each other's shows. Last year, Colbert slammed President Donald Trump for attacking Kimmel. 'You keep my friend Jimmy Kimmel's name out of your weird little wet mouth, OK?' Colbert said. The two also did a bit together during the 2019 Emmy Awards. And during the 2023 writers strike, they and three other hosts teamed up to launch a podcast together, with proceeds going to staffers unable to work due to the stoppage. Colbert's cancellation came days after he mocked Paramount, which owns CBS, for its $16 million settlement with Trump in a lawsuit many considered meritless. That settlement comes as Paramount attempts a merger with Skydance Media, which requires Federal Communications Commission approval to proceed. 'The Late Show' will run through next May. Kimmel's contract ends next year, and he's publicly indicated that he might not be back, either. 'I think this is my final contract,' Kimmel told the Los Angeles Times in 2024.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'F**k you CBS...' Jimmy Kimmel Backs Stephen Colbert After 'The Late Show' Cancellation
Last Updated: The CBS leadership describes it as a 'purely financial decision', which has nothing to do with 'other matters happening at Paramount'. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is nearing its end. In a surprise announcement on July 17, CBS revealed its decision to put an end to the famous franchise featuring show host Stephen Colbert. The news has shocked many, including Jimmy Kimmel, who firmly stood by his friend after the tragic announcement. In an Instagram Story posted by Kimmel, he shared support for his friend, without mincing his words in his message to the CBS Network. 'Love you Stephen. And F**k you CBS and all your Sheldons," read the post. Notedly, his message was a subtle dig at the network which also hosted the show The Big Bang Theory, which had Sheldon Cooper as one of its main leads. According to the network, it has decided to shelve the show, with the final episode being aired in May 2026. While the CBS leadership describes it as a 'purely financial decision," which has nothing to do with 'other matters happening at Paramount," the fans refuse to agree. As per the fans of the show, this might be an attempt to shut the voices that make anti-Trump jokes or woke rants. This cancellation is alleged to be an unsaid warning for all late-night hosts that have often criticised the Trump administration. Colbert too confirmed the news on the Thursday episode, stating that this will be the last season for the show. He also clarified that he is not being replaced, but the network is scrapping the show altogether. The show was initially hosted by David Letterman, who left it to join The Late Show with David Letterma n with NBC in 1993. Colbert later took up his role as the host of the CBS show in 2015. Earlier, in 2023, CBS cancelled The Late Late Show featuring James Corden, stating that the time slot was no longer profitable for the network. This may mark an end to the late night show era for CBS. For Kimmel, whose contract is ending next year, it is yet to be seen if Disney renews his contract for Jimmy Kimmel Live. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 20:57 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jimmy Kimmel shows support for Stephen Colbert as CBS confirms end of 'The Late Show'
Jimmy Kimmel has expressed public support for Stephen Colbert after CBS confirmed it will end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and retire The Late Show franchise at the close of the 2025-26 season. Posting on Instagram, Kimmel wrote, 'Love you Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons CBS,' in response to Colbert's announcement during the opening of his show. While Kimmel did not clarify the remark, it may reference CBS' The Big Bang Theory and its spinoffs Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage. CBS stated the decision was 'purely financial against a challenging backdrop in late night' and unrelated to the show's performance or other Paramount matters. The announcement follows The Late Show receiving another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Series, underlining its continued strong performance. Colbert, who has hosted the show since 2015, has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump and recently described Paramount Global's settlement of a Trump lawsuit as a 'big fat bribe' during coverage of the pending Skydance merger. Kimmel and Colbert, known for their collaborative relationship, previously joined forces during the writers' strike with other late-night hosts to support their staff. They have made appearances on each other's shows and shared the stage at events, including a joint segment at the 2019 Emmy Awards. The ending of The Late Show marks the first closure of a flagship 11:30 PM broadcast late-night programme in the current era, placing focus on the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC as the late-night landscape continues to shift.
