Jimmy Kimmel is ending a tumultuous year for his late-night show with a Christmas message on Channel 4 in the U.K. The address, airing on Christmas Day, will reflect on recent events with Kimmel’s characteristic humor, mentioning that it has been a “great year” from a fascism perspective. This alternative Christmas message has been aired since 1993 and often comments on significant events of the past year, featuring figures like Stephen Fry and Edward Snowden.
Kimmel’s message follows a high-profile suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” due to his comments related to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension was controversial and faced accusations of government censorship after FCC chairman Brendan Carr pressured ABC to act against Kimmel. He has since returned to critique Donald Trump, who has called for Kimmel’s removal from the air.
In a recent emotional monologue, Kimmel reflected on the hardships of the year, which included personal loss and the challenges posed by political tensions. He expressed gratitude for viewer support and emphasized the importance of conveying to international audiences that many Americans are concerned about the current political climate under Trump’s administration.
