Late Night Hosts Roast Jimmy Kimmel Over Trump Drama
Late night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, and Jimmy Fallon recently gathered during Colbert’s final episode of The Late Show to playfully poke fun at Kimmel’s recent drama with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump. The group discussed the president’s strong feelings towards their programming, with Kimmel joking about Melania’s strong feelings towards his show.
Kimmel had made headlines for a monologue on his late night show that featured a 10-minute roast about the president ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Melania and Donald Trump criticized Kimmel for his remarks, with Melania describing the joke as “hateful and violent rhetoric” and calling for Kimmel to be fired.
During the discussion, Colbert asked Kimmel how he felt about the attention and backlash he received. Kimmel humorously mentioned that the only people who cared were the four late night hosts in the room, as it took 12 hours for the rest of his life to catch on to the drama.
The group of hosts came together to honor Colbert’s final episode of The Late Show, which aired on Thursday, May 21. The decision to end the show was met with skepticism, especially since it came after Colbert spoke out about Paramount, CBS’ parent company, settling a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump over an edited interview of Kamala Harris.
Colbert addressed the skepticism surrounding the show’s end, acknowledging that while the network claimed it was for financial reasons, he understood why viewers found the timing suspicious. He joked about the network “bending the knee to the Trump administration” over a frivolous lawsuit, highlighting the complexities of navigating late night comedy in the current political climate.
Overall, the late night hosts’ playful banter and camaraderie showcased their ability to find humor in challenging situations while also addressing the political tensions that often accompany their roles. The group’s lighthearted exchange served as a reminder of the power of comedy to bring people together, even in the face of controversy.
