Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from late-night television sparks laughter and unity amongst hosting colleagues who express support through humorous acts
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows expressing support for suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel. In a satirical tone, Stewart critiqued ABC's decision to suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', while Colbert labelled it as 'blatant censorship'.
Stewart's show began with a voiceover promising adherence to the party line regarding Trump's visit to the United Kingdom. In a more stilted tone, Stewart referred to the president as 'our great father'. His guests during the show included journalist Maria Ressa, author of 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator', who discussed coping with current moments of censorship.
Meanwhile, Stewart's peers on other networks showed a different approach. Fallon praised Kimmel but his critiques about President Donald Trump were replaced with praise during his show. None of Fallon's guests, including actor Jude Law, journalist Tom Llamas, and actor and singer Jonathan Groff, addressed Kimmel's situation.
Maria Ressa, who works for the Philippine news organization Rappler and lives in the Philippines, shared her insights on the topic. She emphasized the importance of standing up against censorship, a theme that resonated with Stewart's satirical critique of Kimmel's suspension.
Despite the silence from Fallon's guests, Stewart's show continued to engage in open discussions about the issue. Stewart even fidgeted nervously and whispered to the audience when they reacted with an 'awww', demonstrating his commitment to maintaining a critical and honest discourse.
As the week progresses, it remains to be seen how the late-night hosts will continue to address Kimmel's suspension and the broader issues of censorship and freedom of speech.
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