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Jimmy Kimmel Sabbatical; Rosie O'Donnell Hosts Amid Trump Threat

6/24/2026

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Television host Jimmy Kimmel announced a sabbatical from Jimmy Kimmel Live! from late June 2026 to September 2, 2026.
Guest hosts will include comedian Rosie O'Donnell, with Tiffany Haddish and Jelly Roll also slated.
After U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social July 2025 he might revoke O'Donnell’s citizenship, prompting O'Donnell to call him a “con man” on Instagram and Megyn Kelly to mock the pick on June 22 Megyn Kelly Show.

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Television host Jimmy Kimmel announced a sabbatical from Jimmy Kimmel Live! from late June 2026 to September 2, 2026.
Guest hosts will include comedian Rosie O'Donnell, with Tiffany Haddish and Jelly Roll also slated.
After U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social July 2025 he might revoke O'Donnell’s citizenship, prompting O'Donnell to call him a “con man” on Instagram and Megyn Kelly to mock the pick on June 22 Megyn Kelly Show.