Jimmy Kimmel Claims Trump Feud Costs ABC Billions but Boosts Ratings
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel says battle with Trump costs ABC ‘billions’; says feud boosts ratings
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Jimmy Kimmel, host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', stated that his ongoing feud with US President Donald Trump has cost ABC and its parent company, the Walt Disney Company, 'billions.' Despite this, Kimmel noted that his show's ratings among viewers aged 18 to 49 have increased by 25%, highlighting the complex relationship between controversy and viewership.
- 01Kimmel claims his feud with Trump has cost ABC billions.
- 02His show's ratings among viewers aged 18 to 49 increased by 25%.
- 03Kimmel's jokes have drawn criticism from Trump, leading to calls for his removal.
- 04Despite political backlash, Kimmel continues to defend his comedic style.
- 05Kimmel emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment in his routines.
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Jimmy Kimmel, the host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', recently claimed that his ongoing feud with US President Donald Trump has cost ABC and its parent company, the Walt Disney Company, 'billions.' During his stand-up routine at the Disney Upfronts on May 12, Kimmel humorously acknowledged his financial impact on the network, referencing the suspension of his show amid pressure from the White House. Despite the alleged financial losses, Kimmel noted a 25% increase in viewership among the coveted 18 to 49 age group, suggesting that the controversy surrounding his jokes has actually benefited his ratings. Kimmel's remarks come after Trump criticized him for a joke made during a mock roast, which Trump described as 'hateful and violent.' Kimmel defended his comedy, asserting that it was not a call to violence and emphasized the importance of free speech protected by the First Amendment. This ongoing conflict has not only highlighted the tensions between comedy and politics but also the unpredictable dynamics of television ratings.
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