Riley Gaines Takes on Ben Stiller Amidst Kimmel Controversy
Scandal Rocks Late-Night TV: Ben Stiller Gets Roasted by Riley Gaines Over Jimmy Kimmel's Assassination Insinuations
In a shocking turn of events, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has been pulled off the air indefinitely by ABC over his divisive comments regarding the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The incident has sparked a heated debate among celebrities, with some defending Kimmel and others calling him out for his remarks.
At the center of the controversy is Kimmel's monologue on Monday, in which he suggested that the "MAGA gang" was trying to gain political points over Kirk's murder. However, investigators have since revealed that the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, 22, has far-left ideologies and was in a romantic relationship with his transgender roommate.
Kimmel's comments were met with widespread criticism, with many accusing him of politicizing the tragedy and perpetuating a conspiracy theory. The network's affiliate group, Nexstar, even went as far as to say it "strongly objects" to Kimmel's remarks and will replace his show with other programming in its ABC-affiliated markets.
But one celebrity who isn't buying into the outrage is Ben Stiller. In a post on X, Stiller wrote, "This isn’t right," seemingly defending Kimmel's comments. However, Riley Gaines, a former NCAA All-American swimmer and contributor to Turning Point, wasn't having it.
Gaines, who has been vocal about her support for Kirk and his family, fired back at Stiller with a scathing post of her own. "In case you were wondering, Ben Stiller didn't say a word about the most consequential political assassination in 50+ years," she wrote.
But that's not all - Gaines also took aim at Kimmel's comments, calling them "chilling" and "hypocritical." She pointed out that while Kimmel was outraged over the assassination of Kirk, he barely mentioned it on his show. Instead, he spent most of the time ranting about politics and blaming the "MAGA gang."
"It says a lot about humanity when people are furious over a lying, low-rated comedian losing his show, yet barely blink when a husband and father of two is assassinated in front of thousands by a deranged freak merely for disagreeing with him," Gaines wrote. "This is a chilling sign of the times."
Gaines' comments sparked a firestorm online, with many praising her for speaking out against Kimmel's insinuations. But others accused her of being insensitive and opportunistic.
The controversy has also raised questions about ABC's handling of the situation. Why did they wait until now to pull Kimmel off the air? And what exactly were they thinking when they allowed him to make such inflammatory comments in the first place?
As for Gaines, she's not backing down. In fact, she's been open about her support for Kirk and his family, even revealing that Kirk's widow, Erika, had once told her that her "greatest fear" was Charlie getting assassinated.
Gaines has also spoken out about her own friendship with Kirk, who she described as a mentor and intellectual giant. She praised him for his work at Turning Point and said he had the ability to "transform a nation."
But now, with Kimmel off the air and Stiller facing backlash from fans and critics alike, one thing is clear: this scandal is far from over.
Timeline of Events
- Monday: Jimmy Kimmel makes divisive comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination on his show.
- Tuesday: Investigators reveal that the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, has far-left ideologies and was in a romantic relationship with his transgender roommate.
- Wednesday: ABC pulls Kimmel off the air indefinitely due to his comments.
- Wednesday (night): Kimmel is set to address his remarks on his show before receiving news that he's been axed.
What's Next?
As this scandal continues to unfold, one thing is clear: there are many more twists and turns to come. Will ABC reinstate Kimmel? And will Ben Stiller face backlash from fans and critics alike? Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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