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Howard Stern Warns ABC It Will Have ‘Hell to Pay’ if Something Goes Wrong With Jimmy Kimmel Show

Stern said Kimmel used their relationship for comedy and warned ABC it would face consequences if the late-night show is mishandled.

  • On Tuesday, radio host Howard Stern appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and challenged host Jimmy Kimmel, labeling his friendship with fellow late-night host Jimmy Fallon "fake" and alleging Kimmel used it for comedy material.
  • Their public tension stems from a long-running feud, with Stern alleging Kimmel used private conversations as comedy material and failed to provide support during past career transitions including his 2006 move to SiriusXM.
  • Kimmel pushed back against the "fake" accusation, insisting he genuinely enjoys Fallon's company and noting he is "going to dinner with Jimmy Fallon this week" while in New York.
  • Beyond the personal clash, Stern defended Kimmel to ABC, playfully promising "hell to pay" if the network failed to support the host amid recent contract speculation and renewal rumors.
  • The exchange reflects the complex, often performative nature of celebrity relationships in the late-night industry, where public critiques frequently mix with professional loyalty and personal grievances.
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The Bulletin Time broke the news on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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