Jimmy Kimmel fired back at Donald Trump with a sharp-edged challenge and a few jabs of his own after the president mocked him during the Kennedy Center Honours, just as the late-night host confirmed his ABC contract has been extended through May 2027.
During Monday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the 58-year-old comedian addressed Trump’s weekend remarks, which included calling Kimmel a “horrible” emcee and claiming he could “beat out Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent” at any time. Kimmel didn’t hesitate to respond. Trump has yet to respond to Kimmel’s remarks. The back-and-forth is the latest in a string of public barbs between the two.
Kimmel closed Monday’s episode with news that his late-night show has been renewed for another year, extending the run through 2027.