Leno Rallies Behind Kimmel: A Late-Night Stand for Free Speech

LATE-NIGHT LEGENDS UNITE! Jay Leno Weighs In on Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension, and It's a Scathing Rebuke of Disney

The drama just keeps getting thicker in the world of late-night television! After ABC's decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! sparked outrage among fans and fellow hosts, none other than Jay Leno has weighed in with his two cents. And let's just say he's not afraid to speak truth to power.

In a series of scathing remarks made at a ceremony honoring the late Chris Wallace, Leno had this to say about Kimmel's suspension: "I'm on Jimmy Kimmel's side on that one. I'm for free speech." He also predicted that Kimmel would weather the storm, saying, "Jimmy will land on his feet. He's a talented guy. He's funny. And let's see what happens."

But Leno didn't stop there! He went on to blast Disney's decision, saying, "You don't get cancelled saying popular things. Usually it's the truth that winds up getting you cancelled." Ouch! It seems like Leno is not afraid to call out his former network for their censorship tactics.

And let's be real, folks – this whole ordeal started when Kimmel made some pointed comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination. During a monologue on Monday, he joked that the "MAGA gang" was trying to spin Tyler Robinson, the accused killer, as one of their own. While some might see it as a joke gone wrong, Leno seems to think it's just Kimmel being his usual irreverent self.

But what really got our attention was Leno's jab at those who praised Disney's decision to suspend Kimmel. "It's a comedian talking," he said with a smirk. "If you don't like it, don't watch it... Let the people decide." And that, folks, is some straight-up fire!

The backlash against Disney has been swift and fierce, with current and former late-night hosts alike coming to Kimmel's defense. Even Chris Wallace's colleagues have spoken out in support of their fellow journalist.

But what really puts the cherry on top of this drama-filled sundae is that Leno wasn't the only one to come to Kimmel's rescue. None other than Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers have all weighed in with their thoughts on the situation. And let's just say they're not happy about Disney's decision.

In a statement released at The Atlantic Festival, Colbert called the suspension "a misery," while Stewart took to Twitter to blast Trump for pushing "censorship." Fallon even went so far as to say that Kimmel's comments were "just a joke" and that Disney should be ashamed of themselves. And as for Seth Meyers? He simply tweeted, "It's not about the words, it's about the intent."

So there you have it – the whole shebang! It seems like the late-night world is more divided than ever, with some hosts defending Kimmel to the death and others calling him out for his comments. But one thing's for sure: this drama isn't going away anytime soon.

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In a shocking move that has left fans and fellow hosts alike reeling, ABC's decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! has sparked a heated debate about free speech and censorship in the world of late-night television. And it looks like Jay Leno is not afraid to speak his mind on the matter.

"I'm on Jimmy Kimmel's side on that one," he told reporters at a ceremony honoring Chris Wallace. "I'm for free speech." He also predicted that Kimmel would weather the storm, saying, "Jimmy will land on his feet. He's a talented guy. He's funny. And let's see what happens."

But Leno didn't stop there! He went on to blast Disney's decision, saying, "You don't get cancelled saying popular things. Usually it's the truth that winds up getting you cancelled." Ouch!

The whole ordeal started when Kimmel made some pointed comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination during a monologue on Monday. While some might see it as a joke gone wrong, Leno seems to think it's just Kimmel being his usual irreverent self.

But what really got our attention was Leno's jab at those who praised Disney's decision to suspend Kimmel. "It's a comedian talking," he said with a smirk. "If you don't like it, don't watch it... Let the people decide." And that, folks, is some straight-up fire!

The backlash against Disney has been swift and fierce, with current and former late-night hosts alike coming to Kimmel's defense. Even Chris Wallace's colleagues have spoken out in support of their fellow journalist.

But what really puts the cherry on top of this drama-filled sundae is that Leno wasn't the only one to come to Kimmel's rescue. None other than Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers have all weighed in with their thoughts on the situation. And let's just say they're not happy about Disney's decision.

In a statement released at The Atlantic Festival, Colbert called the suspension "a misery," while Stewart took to Twitter to blast Trump for pushing "censorship." Fallon even went so far as to say that Kimmel's comments were "just a joke" and that Disney should be ashamed of themselves. And as for Seth Meyers? He simply tweeted, "It's not about the words, it's about the intent."

So there you have it – the whole shebang! It seems like the late-night world is more divided than ever, with some hosts defending Kimmel to the death and others calling him out for his comments. But one thing's for sure: this drama isn't going away anytime soon.

A Timeline of Events:

• Monday: Jimmy Kimmel makes pointed comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination during a monologue on Monday
• Tuesday: ABC announces that it will indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live!
• Wednesday: Chris Wallace's colleagues speak out in support of their fellow journalist at The Atlantic Festival
• Thursday: Jay Leno weighs in on the situation, saying he's "on Jimmy Kimmel's side" and defending free speech

What's Next?

It's clear that this drama is far from over. With current and former late-night hosts alike weighing in on the situation, it seems like Disney's decision to suspend Kimmel has sparked a heated debate about censorship and free speech.

But one thing's for sure – this drama isn't going away anytime soon. Will Kimmel return to his desk? Only time will tell!

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!