Jimmy Kimmel delivered a sharp monologue at Disney's upfront presentation, targeting his ABC network bosses and the TV industry amidst ongoing late-night turmoil.
Targeting TV Industry and Network Bosses
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host didn't hold back, joking about his own network's decisions just weeks after President Trump's unsuccessful attempt to cancel his show. Kimmel quipped, "I cost our company a lot of money this year, billions." He humorously reflected on his tenure, suggesting, "It was the worst personnel decision that Disney Corporation has ever made."
Kimmel's Sharp Wit on Display
The late-night host continued with his biting humor, jabbing at ABC's programming decisions and the network's handling of the Super Bowl. "This will be the first Super Bowl on ABC in 20 years, and we are going to milk the bejesus out of it," Kimmel remarked, poking fun at the network's promotional efforts.
Late-Night Landscape and Competitors
Kimmel also touched on the late-night landscape, mentioning his recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He joked about CBS's programming changes and took a jab at NBC's reliance on the Chicago series lineup. "Is someone at NBC fucking the mayor of Chicago?" he quipped.
ABC's Challenges and Kimmel's Closing Remarks
Reflecting on ABC's position, Kimmel joked, "Except for all the domestic violence, we’re doing really great." He highlighted the network's successes with Dancing With the Stars and The Rookie, noting the show's popularity among younger viewers.
Kimmel concluded with a playful warning about the rise of AI, humorously predicting a dystopian future with autonomous systems taking over. "They’re going to use llm’s and API’s to f-you up the ass," he jested.
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