In the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host entertained viewers with his usual wit and charm. Kimmel started the show by joking about the supposed rat problem in Los Angeles, teasing that it’s hard to believe there are more rats there than in New York. He playfully bantered with his sidekick, Guillermo, about the last time he saw a rat, prompting a humorous exchange.
Moving on to more topical subjects, Kimmel couldn’t resist poking fun at Senator Ted Cruz, who has been receiving blame for the Houston Astros’ recent loss in the American League Championship Series. Cruz, who claims to be an Astros fan, attended the game and, according to fans, cursed the team with his presence. Kimmel couldn’t help but find it hilarious that Cruz is being blamed for the loss and has to defend himself against the accusations. The host even came up with a cheeky rhyme: “You Cruise, You Lose.”
The House of Representatives also found its way into Kimmel’s monologue, as he highlighted the ongoing struggle to find a new Speaker of the House. Republicans have been unsuccessful in nominating a viable candidate, resulting in a historic situation without a speaker. Kimmel amusingly commented on the sheer stupidity of the situation, joking that the Founding Fathers never anticipated such a large group of elected officials being so incredibly dumb.
However, the most attention-grabbing topic of the night was Kimmel’s bold prediction that former President Donald Trump will end up behind bars. This claim stemmed from the recent news that Mark Meadows, Trump’s former Chief of Staff, has been granted immunity and will testify that he repeatedly told Trump the claims of voting fraud were baseless. Additionally, Trump’s former lawyer, Jenna Ellis, pleaded guilty to charges related to the Georgia election tampering case and is expected to testify against her former client. Kimmel couldn’t help but revel in the irony, pointing out that half of Trump’s lawyers are working to keep him out of prison, while the other half is trying to avoid prison themselves.
In the midst of all this political intrigue, Kimmel lightened the mood by playfully reviewing Mitt Romney‘s new book, “50 Shades of Decaffeinated Ear Gray.” He joked about Romney being a “total loser” and wrote a scathing yet humorous book review. Kimmel also couldn’t resist mentioning Britney Spears‘s new memoir, highlighting the coincidence that both Spears and Romney released books on the same day.
To add some entertainment to the show, Kimmel turned book excerpts into a game called “Rich or MIT.” He would read an excerpt, and the audience had to guess whether it came from a Mitt Romney or Britney Spears book. The game provided some lighthearted fun, as viewers tried to distinguish between the two vastly different personalities.
Overall, this episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live provided a myriad of entertainment, from light-hearted jokes about rats to the serious discussion of Trump’s legal troubles. Kimmel’s signature humor and witty commentary made for an engaging and lively night of late-night entertainment.
