"It is a privilege and an honor to call Jimmy Kimmel my friend, in the same way that it's a privilege and honor to do this show every night. I wake up every day, and I count my blessings that I live in a country that at least purports to value freedom of speech. We're going to keep doing our show the way we've always done it with enthusiasm and integrity."
"That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!!"
"Don't insult our great dictator, or he'll hit you with this turd."
Late-night hosts rallied behind Jimmy Kimmel after ABC suspended his show indefinitely on September 17. Seth Meyers released an early clip, joking about Trump before honoring Kimmel and emphasizing the importance of free speech while pledging to continue his show with enthusiasm and integrity. Stephen Colbert performed a Lumiere parody, singing "Shut Your Trap" to the tune of "Be Our Guest" and satirizing MAGA and regulators. The president escalated pressure by urging NBC to cancel Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon on Truth Social and calling the hosts "two total losers." Other hosts reacted across the evening in solidarity and satire.
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