Kimmel vs FCC in Late Night Legal Battle | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night was anything but subtle—he took aim at FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, reminding the world that despite years of regulatory pressure and political attacks, his show is still going strong. With his 4,000th episode under his belt, Kimmel didn’t mince words, calling out Carr for past attempts to shut him down. Meanwhile, whispers suggest this might be Kimmel’s final contract, though ABC plans to keep the show alive until at least May 2027. The tension isn’t new—Trump once demanded Kimmel’s firing over a Melania joke, and even tried to escalate it by threatening to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Now, ABC is locked in a legal battle with the FCC, which wants to dismiss their lawsuit. It’s a messy, high-stakes dance between comedy, politics, and power—and Kimmel’s still laughing through it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b727a66f43dcdbce