Late-night comedy has always flirted with controversy, and Jimmy Kimmel found himself at the center when his sharp remark about Charlie Kirk sparked a storm. The fallout quickly escalated as critics piled on, with Donald Trump himself joining the fray. The uproar became so intense that Kimmel’s show faced a temporary shutdown, creating a void in late-night chatter. However, his dramatic return turned the tide, captivating audiences once more, boasting impressive ratings and also cutting jabs.

When two late-night giants join forces, sparks are bound to fly. Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert joined hands to unleash biting humor, taking aim at Donald Trump with razor-sharp mockery and unapologetic wit.

In New York, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared on each other’s shows in a rare late-night crossover, blending humor with raw honesty. Colbert, on his show The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, pressed Kimmel, asking if he ever imagined a president celebrating his unemployment. Kimmel’s sharp retort, "I mean, that son of a b----, set the tone. He then grew reflective, admitting, "No, I never imagined that we’d ever have a president like this," while condemning any leader who delights in watching Americans lose their livelihoods.

The jab came after President Trump had previously targeted both Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, criticizing their material and hinting at possible legal action. Kimmel welcomed Colbert on his show, playfully noting that their collaboration might irritate the president. He framed the episode as a rebellious spectacle, emphasizing that it contained content the Federal Communications Commission would rather audiences not witness. Beyond this, Kimmel’s comeback episode premiered to massive streaming numbers, which also included a jab at Trump.

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After his viewership went through the roof, Jimmy Kimmel delivered a hilarious dig at Donald Trump, proving that his comeback not only captured attention but also dominated the late-night ratings like never before.

Jimmy Kimmel’s return captivated an astonishing 6.3 million viewers, despite not airing in sixty American cities, making it the most-watched regular episode in Jimmy Kimmel Live! history outside special Sunday editions. The episode marked a staggering 343 percent increase over last season’s average of 1.4 million viewers. Tuesday night’s monologue has already surpassed twenty-one million views on YouTube. During Thursday’s monologue, Kimmel cheekily thanked Donald Trump, saying, "We couldn’t have done it without you, Mr. President," sparking widespread discussion.

On the same episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Julia Louis-Dreyfus made a charming appearance accompanied by a playful puppy named Ethel. Recognizing the tension from Kimmel’s recent brief suspension, she presented the dog to bring levity, capturing the audience’s hearts and adding a delightful touch to the show. Louis-Dreyfus emphasized the puppy’s symbolic support for freedom of expression, blending humor with warmth. As fans wonder where to watch Jimmy Kimmel Live!, his latest jab alongside Stephen Colbert has further gained attention.

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