Kimmel Roasts Trump as He Accepts Critics Choice Award
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Key Points:
- Jimmy Kimmel roasted Donald Trump during the 2026 Critics Choice Awards while crediting him for helping Kimmel's show win Best Talk Show, highlighting the increased viewership following Trump's frequent attacks.
- Kimmel humorously gave Trump a new middle name, "John," and thanked him for the "ridiculous things" he does that keep content fresh for the show.
- The host acknowledged industry support after the FCC temporarily took his show off air, emphasizing the importance of free speech and praising those who stood by him.
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! won Best Talk Show for the second time, beating notable competitors, and is set to return with Ben Affleck as a guest.
- Kimmel previously criticized Trump in a Channel
