Jimmy Kimmel aired and used the opening monologue to clarify controversial commentary and criticize attempts at political censorship
Jimmy Kimmel It aired last Tuesday, 23, with a long and emotional monologue in which he defended freedom of expression and clarified comments that motivated his suspension for ABC.
The suspension came after criticism of speeches made by Kimmel About the murder of the activist Charlie Kirkwhich generated immediate reaction from conservative and public opinion groups. While the ABC decided to readmit it, large groups of affiliates as Nexstar and Syllair They chose not to show the program’s return in their markets.
During your return, Kimmel talked about all who contacted the last six days, including colleagues presenters of talk shows Nights, fans and people who, even disagreeing with their opinions, support their right to express them. He reiterated that he never intended to belittle the tragedy and thanked the Erika Kirk For the posture of forgiveness:
“You understand that it was never my intention to mock the murder of a young man. I don’t think there’s nothing funny about it. I understand that for some it seemed indoor or unaffected, or maybe both, and for those who think I pointed out my finger, I understand why they are upset.”
The presenter harshly criticized political pressure, mentioning the FCC president, Brendan Carrby telling an American company that “we can do it the easy way or the difficult way.” Also cited indirectly Donald Trumpwho stated that Kimmel “has no talent or audience,” and pointed out these actions as dangerous to the press.
Kimmel He expressed his gratitude for working in a company that allowed him to make the program he wanted for almost 23 years, but admitted not to agree with the decision to get it down the week before. According to him: “This program is not important. The important thing is that we live in a country where this show can exist.”
The presenter called for support from the profession and emphasized that silencing comedians and journalists is “anti -American”, highlighting the importance of living in a country that allows programs like yours: “It cannot be allowed our government to control what we say and what we do not say on television.” Kimmel It was moved by the audience.
To add a touch of humor, Kimmel presented a parody with “the new president of FCC” interpreted by ROBERT DE NIRO and commented on the speech of Trump In the United Nations, the broken escalator, the problems with Teleprompter and played on the “headache” he is creating with his friend RFK because of Tylenol.
Watch the complete speech:
Source: Rollingstone
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