In a recent chat on the Sarah Silverman Podcast, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel didn’t hold back on calling out some of the loudest voices on the left.
He argued that these “repulsive” woke activists and cancel culture warriors are actually pushing people away from the Democratic Party, rather than bringing them in.
Kimmel Highlights the Problem with the “Loud” Left
Kimmel explained that it’s not the Democratic Party as a whole, nor the majority of its supporters, but the vocal minority who are causing trouble.
He said these loud voices tend to scare people off by making them feel like they can’t express their views or even enjoy a joke without backlash.
“It’s like they make you think twice about what you say because you don’t want to be the target,” Kimmel said.
“Sure, some of their points are valid, but a lot are just repulsive — like, ‘You’re no fun, I don’t want to be around you.’ That’s really what it boils down to.”
Opening the Door for Changed Minds
The conversation also touched on how some Trump supporters who’ve since changed their minds have been attacked online by the left.
Silverman brought up podcaster Joe Rogan, who faced backlash after criticizing Trump’s second term policies.
Kimmel emphasized the importance of keeping dialogue open.
“If you want to change your mind, that’s tough. Admitting you were wrong is rare and hard, so when people do that, they should be welcomed, not attacked,” he said.
Jimmy Fallon Gets Unexpected Praise from Fox News
In a surprising twist, Fox News host Greg Gutfeld praised fellow late-night host Jimmy Fallon for not succumbing to left-wing cancel culture pressures.
After appearing on Fallon’s show, Gutfeld called their interaction “the biggest crossover since the Harlem Globetrotters visited The Golden Girls.”
Gutfeld described Fallon as “a great, genuine guy who wants to make people laugh instead of making them mad,” praising him for breaking out of the typical liberal echo chamber that many late-night hosts find themselves in.
Fallon’s Playful Moment with Trump Still Making Waves
Gutfeld pointed out Fallon’s decision to humanize Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign by ruffling the then-candidate’s hair — a move many on the left criticized as too soft.
“The angry mob wanted a brutal takedown, but Jimmy chose to have fun, which apparently is criminal to the liberal hive,” Gutfeld joked.
Late-Night Shake-Up as Stephen Colbert’s Show Faces Cancellation
The late-night TV landscape is feeling uncertain, especially after CBS announced that Stephen Colbert’s Late Show will end in May 2026.
The news sent shockwaves through the industry, with many wondering who might be next.
Kimmel didn’t hold back his support for Colbert, sharing a clip of the cancellation announcement with a simple caption: “Love you Stephen.”
Political Tensions Behind the Cancellation Rumors
Colbert’s show cancellation came just days after he publicly criticized CBS for paying $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the president—a move many suspect was politically motivated retaliation.
CBS insists the cancellation is a “purely financial decision” amid a tough late-night market, but Colbert made no effort to hide his disappointment, calling the lawsuit a “nuisance” and accusing Paramount of not fighting it hard enough.
The Future of Late Night Looks Uncertain
As the dust settles, late-night hosts and fans alike are left wondering what the future holds.
For now, Jimmy Kimmel remains vocal—calling out extremes on both sides and standing by his colleagues as the industry navigates choppy waters.