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Jimmy Kimmel's Viewership Soars Amid Controversial Suspension

1/14/2026

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In 2025, Jimmy Kimmel Live! gained 14% in total viewership, the only late-night rise.
The rise followed Kimmel's suspension after criticizing MAGA's response to Charlie Kirk's death.
Despite ABC budget cuts, his return drew 6.3 million live viewers for the first monologue.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Kimmel, calling him "zero talent" and predicting his cancellation.

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Story summary

In 2025, Jimmy Kimmel Live! gained 14% in total viewership, the only late-night rise.
The rise followed Kimmel's suspension after criticizing MAGA's response to Charlie Kirk's death.
Despite ABC budget cuts, his return drew 6.3 million live viewers for the first monologue.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Kimmel, calling him "zero talent" and predicting his cancellation.