US EditionJulia Louis-Dreyfus Tells Jimmy Kimmel Her Dog Likes the 1st Amendment
Jimmy Kimmel's return drew 6 million viewers and broke a 23-year ratings record despite ongoing affiliate preemptions and criticism from Donald Trump.
- Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was pulled from air in mid-September 2025 after he made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's alleged killer.
- The suspension followed FCC Chair Brendan Carr's warnings and accusations that Kimmel's remarks suggested the killer was a MAGA Republican, sparking claims of government pressure.
- ABC reinstated Kimmel's show on September 23, but some affiliates like Sinclair and Nexstar continued preemptions, while political figures and pundits debated media ownership and free speech.
- Kimmel's September 23 monologue drew over 20 million YouTube views in 24 hours and he stated it was never his intention to trivialize the murder of a young man.
- The episode featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus on September 25 highlighted ongoing controversies surrounding Kimmel's return and broader concerns about media influence and political pressure.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Tells Jimmy Kimmel Her Dog Likes the 1st Amendment
Jimmy Kimmel has a surprising supporter in his corner after his late night show was pulled from air and then reinstated following his Charlie Kirk assassination comments. During her appearance on the Thursday, September 25 edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, guest Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 64, brought her family’s puppy Ethel along. Explaining why she brought the dog to the interview, Louis-Dreyfus remarked it had been a big week and Ethel was “a big fan …
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