Jimmy Kimmel's Dad Defies AI Death: Surprise Appearance and Laugh-Out-Loud Moment!
JIMMY KIMMEL'S DAD SHOCKS THE AUDIENCE!
Jimmy Kimmel's rarely seen dad, James Kimmel, made a stunning appearance during his son's opening monologue on Thursday night. The surprise twist had everyone in stitches, especially when Jimmy quipped, "Wait, my father passed away? What a way to find out!"
The 79-year-old patriarch was seated in the audience, looking dapper as ever, and seemed to be enjoying the joke. When asked if he knew about the fake AI video that made him appear deceased, James humorously replied, "I'm shocked. I think I'm going to pass away from what I heard!" The crowd erupted into laughter, and Jimmy joked, "You will be missed!"
But this was not the only juicy tidbit of information shared on Thursday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! The show returned after a brief suspension over Jimmy's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. During his monologue, Jimmy roasted President Donald Trump, but that's not all – he also tackled the AI-generated videos that flooded the internet while he was off the air.
Jimmy couldn't resist poking fun at one of the fake videos featuring Matt Damon sharing words in support of him. The video stated, "I'm really sad that I can't be Jimmy's last guest. He is the funniest talk show host in my book." When asked about their friendship, the fake Damon claimed they got along great offscreen and even invited each other to their respective weddings.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! was suspended by ABC following comments Jimmy made about Kirk's alleged assassin. However, after a week-long hiatus, the show returned with a bang – literally. Ratings tripled, reaching 6.26 million viewers, making it the largest audience in over a decade. The network also noted that Jimmy's emotional monologue has been viewed over 25 million times on social media.
But what sparked this controversy? It all began when Jimmy made a comment about Kirk's alleged assassin being part of the "MAGA gang." Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at a university in Utah, and Jimmy insinuated that the killer might be a conservative. However, evidence suggests the shooter held far-left ideologies.
Jimmy apologized for his statement on Tuesday's episode, stating, "It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man." He then referenced his Instagram post sending love to Kirk's family and said he still does. Although Jimmy didn't directly apologize, he acknowledged that his comments might have been misinterpreted.
The real controversy began when ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! over his comments about Charlie Kirk. The show was back on the air, but with a twist – Sinclair and Nexstar stations will not be airing it due to the controversy surrounding Jimmy's remarks.
Jimmy's mom, Joann Iacono, has been a rock for her son during this tumultuous time. She reportedly made food non-stop for him while he was off the air. On Wednesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, actress Lisa Ann Walter brought over a plate of homemade pasta as a gesture of goodwill.
Jimmy's return to late-night television sparked some ridicule, with one person writing on X (formerly Twitter), "Is Kimmel 7 years old? What a jerk." Another commented, "He's a crybaby that ran to his mommy after a three-day suspension. Hope she changed his diaper."
However, Jimmy's fans rallied around him, praising his return to the show and the emotional monologue he shared with the audience. One fan wrote, "Ah, I got a boo-boo, mommy. Make it better lol..." – a clear reference to Jimmy's reliance on his mom during this time.
As for James Kimmel, he seemed to be enjoying the spotlight – at least for now. But what did he think about his son's return to television? Only time will tell if we'll see more of him in the future.
The controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s suspension and return is a juicy one, with many questions still unanswered. Will this affect Jimmy's career in the long run? Only time will tell, but for now, it seems Jimmy Kimmel is back – and bigger than ever!
