Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to the Christian community when he returned to the antenna
Jimmy Kimmel, humorist and American host, returned to the ABC antenna on September 24, 2025 after a suspension following remarks judged injuring the announcement of the death of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Known for his talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live! »Disposed since 2003 and followed by millions of spectators, Kimmel embodies a major figure of the American late night with a satirical tone turned towards political news, entertainment and social analysis.
Personally, he has mentioned his admiration several times for the Christian values of forgiveness and compassion, claiming to be publicly attached to the message of Christianity, although he says he is reserved for his religious practice.
The controversy having led to the suspension of the program stems from a monologue in which Kimmel had, according to part of the Christian and conservative public, minimized the seriousness of the death of Kirk and involuntarily injured the relatives of the deceased. The expression of official regrets by the host was therefore particularly expected.
On September 24, during his live reappearance, Jimmy Kimmel devoted the first sequence of his program to clarification and the request for forgiveness. He recalls that he had “never intended to ridicule the death of a young man”. He said: “If you join the teachings of Jesus, like me, it was the case – a disinterested act of grace, the forgiveness of a mourning widow. It marked me deeply, and I hope it will be the lesson held by this tragedy. ”
Kimmel also praised the reaction of Erica Kirk, the widow, who publicly forgiven. He insisted on his desire for appeasement, inter -community respect and open dialogue.
The immediate impact of his intervention was marked by various reactions: some viewers and members of the Christian community said they were affected or relieved by this message, while other media have analyzed this return as a strong communication gesture in a polarized society.
The program and its host, already renowned for their ability to seriously tackle major social debates, confirm here the weight of words and public responsibility towards all sensitivities.
