Kimmel can’t stop crying and it’s hilarious.
ABC’s late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel had a full-blown meltdown Tuesday night, lashing out at both CBS and President Donald Trump after the shocking cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Kimmel suggested CBS executives “sold out” to Trump, accusing the network of appeasing the President to secure a multi-billion-dollar merger deal with Skydance Media.
During his opening monologue, a visibly angry Kimmel claimed the cancellation had nothing to do with ratings or money — and everything to do with Trump’s growing influence over the media.
“CBS suddenly claimed The Late Show was losing $40 million a year, and then magically got FCC approval to sell their company,” Kimmel said, implying a political backroom deal was at play.
CBS Pushes Back
CBS insists the decision to axe Colbert was purely financial, saying in its July 18 statement that it had “no connection whatsoever to politics, the show’s content, or other outside factors.”
But critics don’t buy it. Many pointed to Paramount’s recent legal settlement with Trump over a 60 Minutes lawsuit as proof the network was eager to keep the President happy ahead of the $8 billion Skydance merger, which was finalized on August 7.
Trump Celebrates — and Warns Kimmel
President Trump didn’t hold back his excitement over Colbert’s downfall. Just hours after the cancellation, Trump celebrated on Truth Social, taking direct aim at Kimmel and other liberal late-night hosts.
“The buzz is that Jimmy Kimmel is the next one out in the failing Late Night lineup, and after that, Fallon won’t be far behind,” Trump posted. “These hosts have ZERO talent and have ruined what was once truly GREAT television. It’s a relief to see them finally on their way out — and I like to think I had something to do with it!”
This message sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with many insiders fearing Trump could be right — that the era of far-left late-night comedy may finally be collapsing.
Kimmel Melts Down On-Air
Returning from summer break, a furious Kimmel fired back, taking personal shots at President Trump and mocking his Truth Social post.
“You fragile, pudgy little snowflake, did we upset you?” Kimmel mocked. “Now you want us taken off the air just because we poke fun at you? I thought you hated cancel culture. When exactly did you decide to get so ‘woke’?”
Kimmel even went so far as to nickname Trump “Frosty the Snowflake.”
He then desperately tried to rally viewers, announcing that Colbert will soon appear as a guest when Kimmel takes his show on the road to New York.
But industry insiders say Colbert’s exit is a major blow to progressive television — and a sign that liberal late-night comedy may never recover.
Why This Matters
For decades, late-night TV has been dominated by anti-Trump, anti-conservative voices like Colbert, Kimmel, and Fallon. But with Colbert now off the air and others possibly on the chopping block, Trump’s victory represents a seismic shift in entertainment and politics.
This could signal the end of Hollywood’s stranglehold on television comedy, opening the door for new, America-first programming that actually reflects the values of millions of viewers who have long been ignored.
Bottom Line:
Jimmy Kimmel’s on-air breakdown proves just how much power President Trump now wields over the media.
With Colbert gone and more changes coming, conservatives finally have a reason to celebrate — and liberal elites have every reason to panic.
