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Jimmy Fallon Keeps Tonight Show Apolitical Amid Controversy

10/1/2025

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Jimmy Fallon will keep The Tonight Show apolitical to entertain all audiences, per CNBC (the Consumer News and Business Channel) interview.
Fallon says the show has never been political and will prioritize humor over political commentary.
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension for remarks about Charlie Kirk's murder and his return to ABC followed backlash from affiliates and FCC Chair Brendan Carr's comments.

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Jimmy Fallon will keep The Tonight Show apolitical to entertain all audiences, per CNBC (the Consumer News and Business Channel) interview.
Fallon says the show has never been political and will prioritize humor over political commentary.
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension for remarks about Charlie Kirk's murder and his return to ABC followed backlash from affiliates and FCC Chair Brendan Carr's comments.