During the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the talk show host kicked off the show by discussing the chaos of holiday travel, with over 177,000 flights being cancelled or delayed since Friday. Kimmel also joked about the need for Trump’s new secretary of transportation to line up the major family holidays back to back for more convenience.
Moving on to weather updates, Kimmel mentioned that several cities, including Chicago, had their first snowfall of the season. He showed a video of animals at the Brookfield Zoo, such as tigers, polar bears, and reindeer, playing in the snow.
Kimmel then shifted gears to discuss the NFL game that took place in Cleveland on Thursday night. Despite windy conditions and wintry mix, quarterback Jameis Winston gave an unusually upbeat pregame interview, expressing his excitement about playing in snow. Kimmel jokingly wondered if Winston was on mushrooms during the interview.
In a lighthearted segment, Kimmel commented on the arrival of the White House Christmas tree, which rode into town on Joe Biden‘s first car. Kimmel humorously suggested that when Trump returns to office, he might deliver the tree on a cyber truck with truck nuts on the back. Additionally, Kimmel mentioned the annual turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House and poked fun at the turkeys staying in a hotel before the event.
The discussion then shifted to the blockbuster movie “Wicked,” which had a record-breaking opening weekend, earning $165 million. Kimmel mentioned that theater operators were concerned about fans singing along during the movie and shared a hilarious warning ad by AMC, urging moviegoers not to sing along. Kimmel even playfully joined in, singing a few lines from the musical.
The article then delved into the recent happenings in politics and entertainment. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz, who was previously nominated for attorney general, made an unexpected appearance on Cameo, a site where famous and not-so-famous individuals make personalized videos for money. Kimmel mentioned that Gaetz had already made at least 13 videos, featuring glowing reviews from satisfied customers.
The article also discussed the latest cabinet picks of President Trump. It humorously mentioned Trump’s choice of Dr. Janette Nesat as Surgeon General, accompanied by a humorous reaction to her picture. It, then hilariously, added that former Congressman Matt Gaetz would not be joining the Trump team, but would instead be making videos on Cameo.
Additionally, the article humorously mentioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. It discussed various interviews where Kennedy made interesting statements about narcotics. The article also touched on President Biden’s final turkey pardoning ceremony and the recent surge in vasectomies in the United States following Trump’s election loss.
The article concluded by highlighting the unconventional choices Trump has made for his team. It mentioned how Trump is filling important positions with individuals like Tulsi Gabbard, Dr. Oz, and RFK Jr, making the comparison to filling out a Mad Libs with crazy choices.
Ultimately, this episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live showcased Kimmel’s unique brand of humor, combining current events, politics, and entertainment into an engaging and lively discussion.
