Rosie O’Donnell Taunts President Donald Trump in ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Guest Host Debut: ‘Buckle Up’
O'Donnell filled in for Jimmy Kimmel and used the show to mock Trump while paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere, who died at 36.
- On Monday, August 17, comedian Rosie O'Donnell began a week-long stint guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, returning to late-night television after nearly 30 years away from the format.
- O'Donnell moved to Ireland in January 2025, citing President Donald Trump's second term and Project 2025 as reasons for her departure after a 20-year feud with the president.
- During her monologue, O'Donnell performed a mocking rendition of Trump's 'YMCA' dance and shared humorous anecdotes about her time in Ireland, contrasting it with New York City life.
- Between segments, O'Donnell became emotional offering a moving tribute to the late actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away Sunday at age 36 and had appeared on The Rosie O'Donnell Show as a child.
- O'Donnell will continue guest-hosting duties throughout the week as Jimmy Kimmel remains on a two-month summer break, following his decision to assemble multiple guest hosts for the slot.
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Rosie O’Donnell Returns to Late Night With a Message for Donald Trump
Photo Credit: @JimmyKimmelLive/YouTube Rosie O’Donnell took several jabs at Donald Trump during her guest-host appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! She also shared her experience living in Ireland and what led her to relocate there from the US. On top of that, she told viewers they could expect more drama surrounding POTUS as she hosts the show all week. Rosie O’Donnell addressed Donald Trump directly during her first night guest-hosting Jimmy Kimme…
Rosie O'Donnell Claims 'Mango Mussolini' Forced Her to Flee to Ireland
Rosie O’Donnell kicked off her week of guest hosting ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! with, even by her standards, a tremendous amount of self-unawareness. In the lead-up to Monday’s show, O’Donnell was clearly relishing in the opportunity to make fun of President Trump, but in her monologue, she claimed that “Mango Mussolini” forced her to flee to Ireland because Trump “hates” her.O’Donnell recounted the decision to move to Ireland, “You know, I've bee…
The actress and host is in charge of the show for a week and has not lost a first opportunity to beat the American president.
Rosie O’Donnell Finds A New Way To Troll ‘Crying’ Trump Guest Hosting Jimmy Kimmel
Rosie O’Donnell found an unexpected way to troll US president Donald Trump during her first night as the guest host of Jimmy Kimmel‘s US talk show on Monday night.In fact, she never used his name – and barely even referred to him. The actor and comedian, who has a long-running feud with the president, seemed ready to go there.When she came out on stage, the studio audience chanted her name and she performed a mocking version of Trump’s now-infam…
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