Jimmy Kimmel Sets Himself Up For Trolling With ABC Suspension Confession

Jimmy Kimmel might learn one or two lessons about keeping family secrets a secret after this episode!

The TV host excitedly told his audience that his mother was a fortress for him during his suspension, whipping up meals in the kitchen and keeping the hunger pangs away, to the dismay of the internet, apparently.

Jimmy Kimmel has not let up since his suspension was lifted, providing spectators with dozens of buzzworthy moments, including his skit with Robert De Niro.

The 57-year-old received a familiar gesture from actress Lisa Ann Walter on the Wednesday episode of his show, prompting him to detail one of the highlights of his suspension.

The talk show host was served a plate of homemade pasta by the actress, after which Kimmel revealed that his mom practically showed him the same gesture when ABC booted him off for a week.

The TV personality shared that his mother even dropped by the office with personalized cookies bearing his face as he returned to the air.

The Daily Mail reported that as soon as the words filtered out of Kimmel's mouth, internet users dissected his revelation, tagging him several names ranging from "jerk" to "crybaby."

One user wondered why it was hard for Kimmel to cope with the suspension alone like a big boy, considering how wealthy he is.

The 23rd of September will forever hold a dear place in the hearts of Kimmel's parents, Joan and James, who were in the studio when their son made his return to the TV screens.

A source in the audience shared that Joan could not hold back the tears as soon as the tapes began rolling, although she had given a warning beforehand. 

In the words of audience member Leesa Bates, Joan stated, "'If I start to cry, I'm sorry," to which Bates reportedly replied, "And I said, 'No, if you start to cry, I'm going to start to cry.' And we did. But it was very sweet. She's a very nice lady."

Kimmel was also on stage, fighting back those tears as he shared his side of the story, insisting that his words on Charlie Kirk's murder were misconstrued and blown out of proportion.

Well, both mother and son could take comfort in the fact that his Tuesday show recorded triple the usual ratings and his largest audience in over a decade, with 6.26 million views on the scoreboard.

The Blast reported that Kimmel did not let Trump's comments about his show's return slide, as he accused Trump of actually threatening the ABC network with his speech, despite Trump's initial claims that he was not. 

He quoted Trump's Truth Social post, describing him as a mad hatter who found it hard to believe ABC gave him his job back, even though he (Trump) got his job as president back. 

Kimmel then turned his focus on those close to Trump, who have made it their job to clean up after him every time he says the darndest things.

"They go to all these lengths to say, 'Oh, it wasn't coercion, the President was just musing," adding that the excuse stays valid until Trump then posts a gaffe that his bad ratings got him fired. 

Kimmel proceeded to point out Trump's hypocrisy regarding his poor ratings, noting that he has also performed poorly in polls conducted by The Washington Post, The Economist, and others.

Kimmel teamed up with his old pal and Hollywood legend on Tuesday night to deliver a short skit as a satire of Brendan Carr and Trump. Carr was right, left, and center in making sure Kimmel's position stayed vacant for nearly a week, with promises to clamp down on TV hosts with controversial opinions.

De Niro played the fictional character of Carr in an exchange with Kimmel about his moves to suppress free speech and the use of intimidation against vocal figures in America.

That is not all, De Niro and Kimmel also poked fun at Trump's statement that Tylenol use during pregnancy was one of the leading causes of autism. The director's role on the show was not shocking at all, as he had always been vocal about his lack of admiration for Trump.

Last year, De Niro was beyond relieved to learn that the president was found guilty on all counts of 34 charges involving him and a sex worker whom he paid hush money to keep their business a secret.

In all this drama, the media personality has enjoyed immense support from his industry friends, who have stuck out their necks for him, with the latest being the "Live with Kelly and Mark" hosts. The duo, who typically avoid sensitive terrains of controversial topics, decided to put in a good word for their pal.

Consuelos described Kimmel as a kind and generous individual who "cares about his family, takes care of his crew, his staff, everybody." The actor also emphasized that his relationship with Kimmel is a really personal one.

His wife, Ripa, also agreed with his statement, joining Consuelos in praising Kimmel for handling his comeback show with such responsibility and tact. The couple noted that Kimmel displayed peak maturity, proving that he understands both sides of the discourse and remained humble in his delivery.

Ripa and Consuelos added that upholding the ideals of the First Amendment remains a non-negotiable in America, and it was right that Disney restored the show in support of free speech.

The spectacle on Jimmy Kimmel is undoubtedly at an all-time high!