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After Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show was suspended by ABC over comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Jimmy Fallon addressed the situation on his own show. Kimmel had criticized the political reaction to Kirk’s death and joked about former President Trump’s response, which led to ABC pulling the show indefinitely. Kimmel was also asked to apologize to Kirk’s family and make a donation.
Fallon opened his show joking about the suspension, saying it left everyone thinking, “WTF.” He clarified that it wasn’t his show being canceled, but Kimmel’s, and defended him as a “decent, funny and loving guy,” adding, “I hope he comes back.” Fallon used comedy to highlight concerns about censorship, jokingly showing his microphone being muted while narrating Trump’s UK visit with voiceovers and playful commentary.
The bit drew mixed reactions online. Some praised Fallon for calling out restrictions on free speech, while others worried it could divide viewers or feared further cancellations. The segment has reignited the debate over censorship and free expression in television.