Jimmy Kimmel Unveils 'Aggressive' Side Amid Suspension Fallout

Jimmy Kimmel's Return Sparks Drama and Ratings Bonanza!

In a shocking turn of events, Jimmy Kimmel is still fuming over his temporary suspension from ABC, but what he didn't say in public is that he has an "aggressive and unpleasant" side, according to recent admissions. The liberal host was temporarily benched after sparking outrage among conservatives with comments he made following the assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk.

In a candid conversation at the Bloomberg Screentime event in Hollywood last week, Kimmel confessed, "I didn't think there was a big problem. I just saw it as distortion on the part of some of the right-wing media networks, and I aimed to correct it." The comments sparked a firestorm among conservatives, who accused him of crossing the line with his words.

The drama unfolded after Kimmel made remarks about Kirk's alleged killer, which he claimed were "intentionally and maliciously mischaracterized" by Republicans. But what really happened behind the scenes? Sources close to the network reveal that ABC brass were under intense pressure from the Trump administration to take action against Kimmel's show.

Kimmel revealed that he spent the weekend following his suspension speaking with Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden about how to address the situation. "It helped me think everything through, and it helped me just kind of understand where everyone was coming from," he said. But what really impressed insiders is that Kimmel took responsibility for his actions and acknowledged that he can be "reactionary" and "aggressive."

In a surprising twist, Kimmel expressed his desire to have President Trump on his show in the future. "I wouldn't necessarily be interested in Brendan Carr on the show," he deadpanned, referring to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr who appeared to threaten the licenses of stations broadcasting Kimmel's show unless they did so.

The controversy surrounding Kimmel's suspension has sparked a national debate about free speech and the limits of what is acceptable. But one thing is clear: Kimmel's return to the airwaves was nothing short of a ratings bonanza! As many as 6.5million people tuned in to watch him return to his show last month, which was a three times increase from the usual audience and the biggest in over a decade.

However, it seems that the drama didn't end there. Two days after Kimmel's highly anticipated return, viewership plummeted by a staggering 64 percent, with just 2.3million tuning in. The numbers released by ABC do not include viewership from streaming services, but insiders are speculating that the decline is due to the controversy surrounding his suspension.

Typically, Kimmel gets around 1.8 million viewers each night on television. But it's clear that the drama has taken a toll on his ratings. Notably, he lost 73 percent of the coveted demographic of adults aged 25-54, getting just 465,000 viewers in this age group.

As the dust settles, one thing is certain: Jimmy Kimmel's show will never be the same again. But only time will tell if the drama has a lasting impact on his ratings and reputation.

Sources:

• TheScholarlyNote.com
• Bloomberg Screentime event in Hollywood

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