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CDC Reports 2,566 Measles Cases, Surpassing 2025 Total

8/19/2026

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Rosie O'Donnell Guest-Hosts

Rosie O'Donnell began guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on August 17, 2026.
She thanked President Donald Trump, calling him “President Oompa J. Loompa” and accusing him of reviving fascism and measles.
The CDC reported 2,566 measles cases by August 13, 2026, exceeding the 2,289 cases recorded in all of 2025.
President Donald Trump had threatened in 2025 to strip O'Donnell’s citizenship, after which her guest-hosting week ends on August 20, 2026.

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Rosie Honors

O'Donnell honored the late Hayden Panettiere, recalling visits to her show and mental-health advocacy.
She interviewed Broadway star Ana Gasteyer, who promoted the musical Schmigadoon! and its upcoming cast album.
Hannah Waddingham appeared, declaring herself a huge Rosie fan and exclaiming she was “losing her mind.”
O'Donnell debuted in a bright pink floral suit, drawing applause and repeated “RO-SIE! RO-SIE!” chants.

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Rosie O'Donnell Guest-Hosts

Rosie O'Donnell began guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on August 17, 2026.
She thanked President Donald Trump, calling him “President Oompa J. Loompa” and accusing him of reviving fascism and measles.
The CDC reported 2,566 measles cases by August 13, 2026, exceeding the 2,289 cases recorded in all of 2025.
President Donald Trump had threatened in 2025 to strip O'Donnell’s citizenship, after which her guest-hosting week ends on August 20, 2026.

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