Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves on Tuesday, marking the 4,000th episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". In a defiant message to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, Kimmel stated, "We are still here." The show's brief suspension and ongoing clash with Carr in 2025 were referenced in Kimmel's remarks.
Kimmel noted that despite initial predictions of its demise, the show has continued to air for 4,000 episodes. He also referenced the FCC's regulatory efforts to address comments made on the show, saying "We did it the hard way, Brendan. And we are still here." This comment appears to be a response to Carr's 2025 statement that the FCC could take action against the show if it did not change its conduct.
The FCC did not immediately return a request for comment on Kimmel's remarks. However, a White House spokesman issued a statement criticizing Kimmel, calling him a "no-talent loser" with "tank[ing] ratings" and "spew[ing] disgusting lies" to his audience.
Kimmel also took aim at President Donald Trump during Tuesday's episode, saying he accomplished nothing all summer. He criticized inflation, Trump's approval numbers, and the war in Iran, stating that "At this point, Blockbuster Video has a better chance of reopening than the Strait of Hormuz."
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