In a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the talk show host kicked off the show by asking the studio audience if they had witnessed the solar eclipse that occurred over the weekend. Although some audience members admitted to missing it, Kimmel joked about the phenomenon, comparing it to the DreamWorks logo and mentioning that Taylor Swift‘s concert movie had made a whopping $93 million at the box office.
Switching gears, Kimmel addressed the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the position of Speaker of the House. With the most recent nominee being Jim Jordan of Ohio, Kimmel pointed out that Jordan had not passed a single bill in his 16 years in Congress. Kimmel humorously referenced that even George Santos, a real-life cartoon character and Representative from Long Island, has more credibility than Jordan.
Speaking of George Santos, he has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Facing 23 felony charges, Santos was seen parading the halls of Congress with a baby in his arms, leading to speculation about his parenting skills. Santos also got into a heated confrontation about the terrorist attack on Israel, showcasing his fiery temperament. Kimmel couldn’t resist poking fun at Santos’ state volleyball championship win, implying that his behavior might reveal how he achieved it.
Aside from the House Speaker drama, former President Donald Trump has been issued a partial gag order in relation to the events of January 6th. Although Trump’s lawyer insisted he had no intention of intimidating anyone involved, Trump took to the Truth Social platform to post a strongly worded statement about the order. With tongue-in-cheek, Kimmel highlighted the irony of Trump fundraising off the gag order.
Shifting gears, Kimmel mentioned the ongoing baseball playoffs, with the Texas Rangers playing against the Houston Astros in the ALCS and the Philadelphia Phillies facing the Diamondbacks in the NLCS. Kimmel congratulated Phillies’ right fielder Nick Castellanos for hitting two home runs in back-to-back postseason games, a record-breaking feat.
Lastly, Kimmel tackled the issue of COVID-19, urging people to get vaccinated and emphasizing the importance of boosters. In a series of comedic street interviews, Kimmel’s team explored the dangers of karaoke microphones and even introduced an animated kangaroo named Coco to raise awareness. With light-hearted humor, Kimmel highlighted the increase in COVID cases and the importance of staying safe.
In summary, Jimmy Kimmel Live continues to entertain viewers with its unique blend of humor and current events commentary. From the ongoing Speaker of the House saga to controversial political figures and the ever-present threat of COVID-19, Kimmel keeps his audience engaged while shedding light on important issues in a lively and entertaining manner.
