Wait. What?
What did this nepo-jackass do to earn a star on the Walk of Fame?
Posted on 09/19/2025 2:15:02 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno has opened up about Jimmy Kimmel following his “indefinite” suspension from ABC. despite the pair having a contentious history.
Speaking to journalists at Chris Wallace’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Thursday (September 18), Leno was asked about ABC pulling Kimmel off the air after threats from Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr related to comments Kimmel made about the Charlie Kirk shooting on Monday’s (September 14) show.
“ I’m on Jimmy Kimmel’s side on that one,” Leno told reporters. “I’m a huge proponent of free speech. Please. I’m on Jimmy Kimmel’s side.”
He added, “You don’t get canceled saying popular things. Usually, it’s the truth that winds up getting canceled, so we’ll see what happens.”
Leno said that “Jimmy will land on his feet,” adding, “He’s a talented guy. He’s funny. And we’ll see what happens.”
“It’s a comedian talking. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it… Let the people decide,” he continued. “If people like a show, it stays on the air. I mean, that’s as simple as that. I enjoy Jimmy. I like all the guys. I think they’re really talented. I like jokes. That’s why I watch them.”
Leno’s comments come after a tense history with Kimmel. In 2010, Kimmel appeared on The Tonight Show and “humiliated” Leno when he brought up the drama surrounding Conan O’Brien. In 2009, O’Brien took over as host of The Tonight Show, only to leave the following year after NBC pushed his show back in place of a new Leno late-night show.
(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...
I’ve lost a lot of respect for Jay Leno.
Did any interpid reporter ask him about Roseann Barr or Gina Carcano?
In this case the truth would’ve offended nobody.
Instead, he lied.
Where was the joke, by the way?
Isn’t Kimmel supposed to be a comedian?
Leno is a lib and his reflex would be to side with that POS.
Who wrote the headline?
“”I’ve lost a lot of respect for Jay Leno.”””
Especially in 2020 when he had a fundraiser for Biden and had him out to drive one of his cars. SPIT!!
Nobody’s referencing the big f’n lie! Even dumb Democrats would understand if they called it misinformation.
Republican messaging sucks.
Come on Jay, free speech when it is lying political talk on late night “comedy”
Kimmel is free to spew whatever he wants, but the corporation looking at a money losing program did what any company should do and make changes
These people and now that includes Leno are delusional
If Jay is so worried about free speech, hire Kimmel, start a network and lose your fortune, tou have lots of cars you can selll to suppprt Jimmy
Yep
I no longer see liberals as human. I am not inclined to care about what a non human has to say. That is all.
I never cared for his schtick either. Letterman was a meathead as well.
“He’s a talented guy.”
No, he’s NOT!
“He’s funny.”
No, he’s NOT!
Wait. What?
What did this nepo-jackass do to earn a star on the Walk of Fame?
So Leno has NO problem with Kimmel telling people who are unvaccinated to drop dead..Leno has NO problem that Kimmel praised the assassin of Brian Thompson, meanwhile Kimmel himself for his kid has private insurance..but he praises a MURDERER..Kimmel is NOT funny nor is he a comedian, he’s an ACTIVIST, when does this guy actually tell JOKES, he doesnt tell jokes, he is an activist for the left. its just funny that the same people who claim they love Kimmel never actually watched his show, otherwise his ratings wouldnt be in the toilet
They should have used it as an excuse to fire someone they wanted to get rid of anyhow.
I saw the interview. He said it like he was forced to say it.
Knowing Jay, he'll rather talk about cars.
Isnt that what happened?
This controversy stems from the government pressure on ABC. In principle, I am against this sort of thing, but without acknowledging and discussing Operation Chokepoint, their protestations ring hollow. I am a firm believer that in many instances, 2 wrongs DO make a right. The left needs to take some of it’s own medicine.
Exist, apparently. His father MAY have had an argument for it (not from where I sit).
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.