Jimmy Kimmel to say 'fascism has had a great year' in Channel 4 Christmas message
Summary
Jimmy Kimmel will deliver an Alternative Christmas Message on Channel 4, stating that 2025 has been "a really great year for fascism." His comments follow a temporary suspension from his ABC talk show after remarks about a shooting and subsequent discussions on freedom of speech in the US. Channel 4 has featured the alternative message since 1993, often with high-profile or newsworthy figures.Key Facts
- Jimmy Kimmel will make a televised Christmas address on Channel 4, saying 2025 was a good year for fascism.
- Kimmel's ABC talk show faced a temporary suspension due to comments he made, which led to debates about free speech in the US.
- Channel 4 said Kimmel's message would be personal and reflect on US politics this year.
- Kimmel has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump for over ten years.
- The Channel 4 alternative Christmas message is a tradition since 1993, offering a different perspective alongside the British monarch's message.
- Kimmel's show was reinstated after being taken off air amid pressure involving the Federal Communications Commission.
- President Trump supported the decision to suspend Kimmel's show and has suggested some networks should lose their licenses.
- Kimmel's Christmas message will air on Channel 4 at 17:45 GMT on Christmas Day.
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