Kimmel’s Return to Late-Night TV Sparks Discussion

Clay Travis, founder of Outkick, appeared on Fox News to discuss the return of Jimmy Kimmel to late-night television. He suggested that Kimmel should acknowledge past mistakes in his remarks, particularly regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Disney announced that Kimmel’s show would return Tuesday, just days after executives paused it indefinitely. During his appearance on “The Will Cain Show,” Travis shared advice he had given Kimmel before his comeback.

“I think Kimmel should return on Tuesday and admit that what he said about Charlie Kirk was harmful and perhaps misunderstood,” Travis remarked to Cain. He added that Kimmel’s writing team might not fully grasp what resonates with a significant portion of the audience.

Travis encouraged Kimmel to broaden his guest list by including voices from different political backgrounds.

“He should aim to feature a Trump supporter every week, as the show is meant to engage audiences from all across the country,” Travis explained.

Travis believed that this approach wouldn’t necessarily be overtly political.

“It doesn’t have to be that straightforward. For example, he could start with Adam Carolla, his old friend from ‘The Man Show,’ who supports Trump,” Travis suggested. “This could actually be a smart move. I’m not sure if Kimmel will go this route, but addressing his previous comments is important.”

Kimmel faced backlash after his September 15th monologue, where he made controversial claims and mocked President Donald Trump’s reaction to Kirk’s death, comparing it to a child’s grief over a lost pet.

Disney executives reportedly grew concerned after learning Kimmel planned to intensify the controversy during a scheduled monologue, asserting that conservatives had misinterpreted his words and showing no intention to apologize, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Kimmel also intended to directly address comments made by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who hinted that ABC affiliates might face complications due to Kimmel’s remarks.

Worried that Kimmel would not “tone down” the situation, Disney’s CEO Bob Iger and co-chair Dana Walden decided to suspend his show, leading to protests and criticism from notable Democrats across the country. During a CNN appearance, California Democrat Eric Swalwell expressed concern about the suspension, claiming it should “alarm” all Americans.