During a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, host Jimmy Kimmel addressed the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles and expressed his gratitude for the support and outreach from friends, family, and even strangers. Kimmel shared some of the peculiar messages he received, including a message from a writer’s father in Florida reminiscing about past smog issues and a friend in the Bahamas who casually stated that they were doing great. The talk show host also talked about the efforts made by the show’s staff to collect donations for those affected by the fires, including diapers, baby food, socks, underwear, water, and toiletries.

In addition to discussing the wildfires, Kimmel also touched on the amount of misinformation circulating, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok. He highlighted a story claiming that the fires were started by elites to destroy P Diddy‘s alleged pedophile escape tunnels, which is obviously not true.

Transitioning to politics, Kimmel mentioned an upcoming report on Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Despite the mounting evidence, Kimmel sarcastically commented on the lack of consequences for Trump, stating that his supporters will be throwing parties in anticipation of his return to office. Kimmel then amusingly discussed Trump’s upcoming inauguration plans, which include not just one, but three balls and a parade featuring his famous garbage truck.

Continuing with the entertainment theme, Kimmel mentioned Victor Willis, one of the remaining members of the Village People, who is threatening to sue anyone who refers to the song “YMCA” as a gay anthem. Kimmel humorously argued that the evidence speaks for itself and that it is undeniably a gay anthem.

The article also touched on the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, who faced tough questioning from Democrats regarding allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Kimmel criticized the Republican senators who defended Hegseth, accusing them of hypocrisy and highlighting their own marital issues.

Melania Trump also made an appearance on Fox and Friends, announcing her plans to expand her “Be Best” anti-bullying campaign. Kimmel humorously commented on the lack of support her campaign received in the past and jokingly suggested that if at first you can’t be “best,” you should aim to be “even bester” the next time.

Overall, the episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live presented a mix of serious and humorous topics, showcasing Kimmel’s ability to entertain and inform his audience.