Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 22, 2025 · Entertainment

More Drama Ahead: Kimmel's Family Teases 'Bombshells' in ABC Fallout

Jimmy Kimmel's cousin has weighed in on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! drama

Kimmel's Cousin Spills Tea: Drama Brewing Behind Closed Doors

In a shocking turn of events, Jimmy Kimmel's cousin has come forward with some juicy details about the impending doom that has befallen America's favorite late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! Sal Iacono, a long-time writer and performer on the program, spilled the beans during an episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, leaving fans wondering what's next for Jimmy Kimmel and his team.

According to Iacono, there are still some "bombshells" waiting to be dropped, and it seems like the drama is far from over. When asked about the future of the show, Iacono was tight-lipped, saying only that he wished he could say more but couldn't reveal anything due to respect for his colleagues whose jobs remain in limbo.

Sal Iacono (right) is a long-time writer and performer on the show, which was pulled off the air by ABC last week

However, between the lines, it's clear that something fishy is going on behind closed doors. "There are a couple bombshells still there," Iacono hinted, leaving fans' imaginations running wild with possibilities.

But what about Jimmy Kimmel himself? How will he cope with the sudden suspension of his show? According to Iacono, Jimmy's got a few tricks up his sleeve: "He'll be fine, whatever he wants to do. Hey, listen, he might just want to be a pop-up chef and start making barbecue around the South Bay area. He'll do a great job." The implication is clear: Jimmy Kimmel has bigger plans in store for himself.

However, Iacono's cryptic comments didn't stop there. When pressed further about what's really going on behind the scenes, he dropped another bombshell: "You and I know too much. It's very emotional." What could they possibly be referring to? The suspicious silence surrounding the show's future has left fans wondering if this is more than just a simple suspension.

Speaking about his cousin's future, Iacono said: 'Hey listen, he might just want to be a pop-up chef and start making barbecue around the South Bay area. He'll do a great job'

And then, there's the elephant in the room: Jimmy Kimmel's infamous monologue that sparked the controversy in the first place. In it, he roasted Donald Trump for his insensitive remarks about Charlie Kirk's assassination, saying, "The MAGA gang are desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it." Ouch!

Of course, not everyone was pleased with Kimmel's zingers. Donald Trump himself responded to the controversy, praising ABC for pulling the plug on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, saying that Kimmel has "ZERO talent" and worse ratings than even Stephen Colbert.

But amidst all the chaos, Jimmy Kimmel's late-night colleagues have come out in support of their suspended friend. Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers presented a united front during their monologues after the news broke, with some even going as far as to defend Kimmel's right to free speech.

Kimmel's show was taken off the air in the wake of his comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination

So, what's next for Jimmy Kimmel Live!? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: there's still plenty of drama brewing in the world of late-night television. Stay tuned!

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Sources:

  • "Sal Iacono Discusses Future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on The Bill Simmons Podcast" (TheScholarlyNote.com)
  • "Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Donald Trump Over Charlie Kirk Assassination Comments" (TheScholarlyNote.com)