"(Screengrab via Channel 4) Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will warn the UK of rising fascism on Christmas Day as he becomes the chosen face of Channel 4's 2025 alternative speech that will air at the same time King Charles addresses the British citizens on the BBC. While Channel 4's press release noted Kimmel's speech will retain a characteristically jovial tone, the network confirmed that the comedian's message will be deeply personal as he brands 2025 a great year for fascism."
"He is set to reflect directly on the moment his ABC show Jimmy Kimmel Live! briefly pulled from the air in September over a backlash linked to comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Channel 4 write that the fallout around Kimmel's remarks sparked widespread protest and debate over freedom of speech and freedom of the press."
Channel 4 selected Jimmy Kimmel to deliver its 2025 Alternative Christmas Message, scheduled to air alongside King Charles's BBC address. Kimmel's remarks will blend a jovial style with deeply personal content and he will describe 2025 as a great year for fascism. The speech will revisit when Jimmy Kimmel Live! was briefly pulled from the air in September after backlash tied to comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. That controversy generated widespread protest and debate over freedom of speech and freedom of the press. The Alternative Christmas Message serves as anti-establishment counter-programming and highlights figures who challenge power.
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