Jimmy Kimmel used the spotlight at Disney’s upfronts in New York City on Tuesday to address Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to have him removed from the airwaves. Instead of dwelling on the controversy, he turned the criticism into comedy, framing himself as a costly liability for the entertainment giant.
Addressing the audience, Kimmel quipped that the relentless “bulls–t” he’s endured over the past year made the notoriously chaotic May upfronts week feel almost routine by comparison.
“The president has tried to f–k me twice over the last six months — that’s one way to look at it. Another way, you could also say, I’ve generated unparalleled engagement across a variety of platforms.”
He also acknowledged the financial impact of his presence, admitting he’s cost Disney “a lot of money this year.”
“It is very possible that no employee in the history of any company has cost their employer more. Hiring me 24 years ago, just from a purely mathematical standpoint, was the worst personnel decision that Disney Corporation has ever made.”
The late-night host’s remarks came during a high-profile event where major networks unveil their upcoming programming and advertising strategies for the fall season.
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