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Rosie O’Donnell Guest-Hosts Kimmel as Trump Targets Show

8/18/2026

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Comedian Rosie O'Donnell guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live during Jimmy Kimmel’s vacation, debuting in a bright pink suit.
Rosie O'Donnell said she accepted the role to support Jimmy Kimmel against U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to cancel the show.
The episode featured guests Hannah Waddingham, Ana Gasteyer, and a tribute to Hayden Panettiere, who died at 36 on Sunday.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted angry comments online after the broadcast.

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Comedian Rosie O'Donnell guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live during Jimmy Kimmel’s vacation, debuting in a bright pink suit.
Rosie O'Donnell said she accepted the role to support Jimmy Kimmel against U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to cancel the show.
The episode featured guests Hannah Waddingham, Ana Gasteyer, and a tribute to Hayden Panettiere, who died at 36 on Sunday.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted angry comments online after the broadcast.