Jimmy Fallon reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, 'I hope he comes back' Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY September 19, 2025 at 4:53 AM 0 Jimmy Fallon is rooting for the return of his fellow latenight Jimmy. On the Sept.
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Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY September 19, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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Jimmy Fallon is rooting for the return of his fellow late-night Jimmy.
On the Sept. 18 episode of "The Tonight Show," Fallon addressed ABC's controversial move to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
"The big story is that Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after pressure from the FCC, leaving everyone thinking, 'WTF?'" Fallon joked at the start of his monologue.
On a more serious note, Fallon came to Kimmel's defense, telling viewers, "To be honest with you all, I don't know what's going on, and no one does. But I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he's a decent, funny and loving guy, and I hope he comes back."
Fallon then joked around about concerns that late-night comedy shows will be "censored." He vowed to continue covering President Donald Trump "just like I normally would," but then a voiceover in the studio to begin dubbing over his words with over-the-top praise for the president.
ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air Sept. 17 after Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, pressured the network to take action over comments Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk's alleged killer. Kimmel had said on his show Sept. 15 that the "MAGA gang" was "desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them."
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Jimmy Fallon hosts "The Tonight Show" on Sept. 11, 2025.
All of the major late-night hosts rallied around Kimmel in their Sept. 18 episodes and expressed dismay over his suspension. Jon Stewart even made a surprise return to "The Daily Show" to discuss the news, although he typically only hosts the show on Mondays.
In Stewart's highly sarcastic segment, the comedian acted deferential to President Donald Trump as if he were worried about being canceled next.
Jimmy Kimmel, left, and Jimmy Fallon speak onstage during the Emmy Awards on Sept. 18, 2011, in Los Angeles, California.
"Our great administration has laid out very clear rules on free speech," he said sarcastically. "Now some naysayers may argue that this administration's speech concerns are merely a cynical ploy. A thin gruel of a ruse. A smoke screen to obscure an unprecedented consolidation of power and unitarian intimidation and coldly antithetical to any experiment in a constitutional republic governance. Some people would say that. Not me though. I think it's great."
On NBC's "Late Night," Seth Meyers said it's a "privilege and an honor" to call Kimmel a friend and vowed to continue doing his show "the way we've always done it."
"This is a big moment in our democracy and we must all stand up for the principles of free expression," he added. "There's a reason free speech is in the very first amendment. It stands above all others."
Stephen Colbert, whose own "The Late Show" was canceled by CBS in July, also defended Kimmel and decried the suspension as a "blatant assault" on freedom of speech.
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Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel from "The Man Show" appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2001.
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Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel from "The Man Show" appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2001.
">Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel from "The Man Show" appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2001.
" src=https://ift.tt/EdeCy7P class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmell sits at a late night host practice desk and interviews with "TRL" host Carson Daly in New York on Jan. 14, 2003.
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" src=https://ift.tt/ZqIbjUl class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman during 2nd annual Lakers Casino Night Benefiting the Lakers Youth Foundation red carpet at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, in 2005.
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" src=https://ift.tt/uXApE08 class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage during the American Cinematheque 24th annual awards show to honor Matt Damon at The Beverly Hilton on March 27, 2010, in Beverly Hills, California.
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" src=https://ift.tt/QvLjrba class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmel appears onstage at City of Hope's Music and Entertainment Industry's Spirit of Life Gala in the Diamond Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels on Jan. 13, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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" src=https://ift.tt/8rIK1Cm class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmel and Emily Blunt onstage during the 16th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards on Jan. 14, 2011.
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">President Barack Obama talks with Jimmy Kimmel during a taping of his late-night talk show in 2015.
" src=https://ift.tt/2qtgSex class=caas-img>Hillary Clinton appears on the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show in 2016.
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" src=https://ift.tt/oF9enCB class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmel, wife Molly McNearney and daughter Jane Kimmel attend the 7th annual L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade at UCLA on Sept. 10, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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" src=https://ift.tt/d7i3OXb class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmel attends the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Lionel Richie at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Feb. 13, 2016 in Los Angeles.
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Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel present the award for lead actress in a comedy series during the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019.
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" src=https://ift.tt/Knu12rx class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmel court side at a Los Angeles Lakers game in 2023.
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">Jimmy Kimmel court side at a Los Angeles Lakers game in 2023.
" src=https://ift.tt/O6MDmHu class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmel delivers the opening monologue during the 96th Academy Awards on March 10, 2024.
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" src=https://ift.tt/GrLUZwh class=caas-img>Jimmy Kimmel watches the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 25, 2024.
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Jimmy Kimmel, winner of the outstanding host for a game show award for "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," attends the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 7, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel from "The Man Show" appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, 2001.
Kimmel's suspension has sparked widespread outcry throughout the entertainment industry and scrutiny among Democratic politicians. While appearing at The Atlantic Festival, former late-night host David Letterman slammed ABC's "ridiculous" decision.
"You can't go around firing somebody because you're fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian, criminal administration in the Oval Office," he said. "That's just not how this works."
Kimmel has yet to release a statement addressing his show's suspension.
Contributing: Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY
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