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ABC nearly hired Jon Stewart for the late-night show in 2003, but ultimately chose Jimmy Kimmel due to cost considerations, with Stewart remaining on good terms with Kimmel despite the missed opportunity.
Former President Donald Trump criticized Jimmy Kimmel on Truth Social, calling him "stupid" and referencing his performance at the Academy Awards, after Kimmel mocked Trump's "hush money" trial. The ongoing feud between the two has included social media jabs and public criticisms, with Kimmel being a vocal critic of Trump for years.
Conan O'Brien is set to make his first appearance on "The Tonight Show" since being fired from the show 14 years ago. He will be a guest on the April 9 episode to promote his upcoming Max series, "Conan O'Brien Must Go." O'Brien's original stint as host of "The Tonight Show" lasted from 2009 to 2010 before he was replaced by Jay Leno. His return to the show comes as part of a press tour for his new series.
Conan O'Brien, former host of "The Tonight Show," is set to return as a guest on Jimmy Fallon's version of the show on April 9. This marks his first in-person appearance on the NBC franchise's stage since being replaced by Jay Leno in 2010. O'Brien is currently promoting his travelogue series, "Conan O’Brien Must Go," which releases on Max on April 18, and had previously hosted his own late-night talk show, "Conan," for an 11-season run on TBS.
"Late Night with the Devil" is a 2024 movie set in 1977, depicting a fictional late night talk show host's attempt to outshine Johnny Carson during sweeps week. The film's "found footage" style and unrealistic prologue create a disconnect, and while the production showcases impressive practical effects, it struggles to maintain a sense of realism. Despite the originality of the concept and the immersive world-building, the movie falls short in selling the protagonist's rise to national prominence as a comedic talent. The film's visual elements evoke the '70s era, but the use of AI-generated art detracts from the authenticity.
Jimmy Kimmel recapped the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on his show, poking fun at the speakers and sessions, including Lara Trump's remarks about raising a "strong, masculine man" and encouraging her children to pray and say the pledge of allegiance every night. Donald Trump criticized Kimmel on Truth Social, prompting Kimmel to humorously respond.
Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Joe Biden's visit to Los Angeles and Donald Trump's shortlist for running mates, mocking the president's fundraising visit and his comparison of a civil fraud case to the situation of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Kimmel pokes fun at Trump's list of potential running mates, likening it to "running mate shopping at Goodwill," and comments on the president's financial penalty, suggesting he may file for bankruptcy to avoid paying it.
Jimmy Kimmel, host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live," is contemplating his future as his current contract nears its end, expressing both exhaustion and anticipation for life after late-night television. While he jokes about retirement plans involving speaking Italian and playing the harmonica, he also acknowledges a desire to pursue hobbies like cooking and drawing. Kimmel admits uncertainty about his post-retirement activities, but remains open to the possibility of exploring new interests and endeavors.
Expelled ex-Rep. George Santos is suing TV host Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly misusing his Cameo clips on his late-night talk show, claiming Kimmel duped him into producing personalized videos through the platform. Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives, alleges that Kimmel used fake aliases to solicit the videos for the purpose of ridiculing him and even bragged about it on his show. Santos is seeking at least $750,000 in damages, and ABC and Disney are also named in the complaint. Kimmel, ABC, and Disney have not responded to requests for comment.
Meghan McCain expressed her dismay on her podcast about Jon Stewart's evolution, stating that she was "horrified" by the change in his persona from his days on The Daily Show to his current Apple TV+ show, The Problem With Jon Stewart, describing him as "the most woke." She expressed hope to see the original Jon Stewart return but admitted she's not optimistic about it.
Meghan McCain criticized Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show, calling him a "creature" and expressing concern over his transformation into a more "woke" figure. She also questioned the show's revolving door of guest hosts and expressed uncertainty about which version of Stewart she would encounter. Stewart's return to the show has sparked mixed reactions, with McCain's comments drawing attention ahead of his upcoming appearance.
Jimmy Kimmel delivered a scathing monologue on his late-night talk show, mocking Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and demanding an apology after Rodgers suggested Kimmel's potential association with Jeffrey Epstein. Kimmel criticized Rodgers' ego, vaccination stance, and previous comments about UFO sightings and Epstein. He called for Rodgers to apologize and expressed doubt that Rodgers would do so. The controversy involves ESPN, ABC, and Disney, and Rodgers is expected to address the situation on "The Pat McAfee Show."
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson has been named the host of the new CBS late-night talk show series "After Midnight," replacing James Corden's slot. The show, based on Comedy Central's "@midnight," will be executive produced by Stephen Colbert and is set to launch in 2024. Tomlinson, known for her Netflix specials, expressed her excitement on Instagram. Corden announced his departure from the show last year and officially wrapped it up in April.
A.D. Miles, a longtime collaborator of Jimmy Fallon, is returning as head writer for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Miles previously held the position before stepping down in 2017 to pursue acting and narrative writing. He has worked with Fallon for over eight years and has appeared in various segments on the show. Mason Steinberg, who was hired as head writer last year, is leaving the show.
Jimmy Kimmel returns to his late-night talk show and jokes about missing out on mocking Donald Trump's self-reported weight during his hiatus. He suggests that if he were the judge in Trump's civil fraud trial, he would have the former president step on a scale before proceeding with the case. Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a guest appearance and playfully assures Kimmel that he'll be back.