Coverage dated December 21, 2025 to December 25, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel calls Trump king-like in alternative UK Christmas message

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 3 developments

Kimmel delivered Channel 4’s “Alternative Christmas Message,” which serves as a counterpoint to the UK monarch’s holiday address.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Dec 22, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain
Headline from KOB 4 ·
Dec 25, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel skewers Trump, tells British viewers that
Headline from CBS News ·
Dec 26, 2025Newest
Jimmy Kimmel calls Trump king-like in alternative UK Christmas message
Headline from Newsweek ·

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Reports & sources

18 articles, oldest first.

UPI
Jimmy Kimmel to give alternative Christmas message on Channel 4 (opens UPI)
Published Dec 21, 2025
UPI's feed description
Jimmy Kimmel is set to deliver The Alternative Christmas Message on Channel 4, reflecting on the last few months following his show's suspension.
Fox News
Jimmy Kimmel to take aim at 'fascism' in Britain's 'Alternative Christmas Message' (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will present an alternative Christmas message on British television on Christmas Day about free speech and "fascism."
Breitbart News
Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver Christmas Day Address on UK TV Calling 2025 a ‘Really Great Year’ for Fascism (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Left-wing late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel might live in Hollywood, California - roughly 5,000 miles from the UK - but that hasn't stopped him being tapped to deliver this year's Alternative Christmas Message across the pond on local outlet Channel 4.
Rolling Stone
Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver Britain's Annual 'Alternative Christmas Message' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description
Jimmy Kimmel will deliver a "personal" speech on Christmas Day on Channel 4 in the U.K.
The Hollywood Reporter
Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message 2025 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Dec 21, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Jimmy Kimmel is set to deliver the Alternative Christmas Message on Britain's Channel 4 on Christmas Day this year.
CBS News
Jimmy Kimmel skewers Trump, tells British viewers that (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 24, 2025
CBS News's feed description
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Deadline
Jimmy Kimmel Uses Christmas TV Speech To Declare Victory Over Trump (opens Deadline)
Published Dec 24, 2025
Deadline's feed description
Jimmy Kimmel used a Christmas TV speech on UK network Channel 4 to hail a free speech victory over Donald Trump.
NBC News
Jimmy Kimmel says it's been a 'great year' for fascism in an alternative U.K. Christmas message (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 24, 2025
NBC News's feed description
LONDON — Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at U.S.
KOB 4
Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain (opens KOB 4)
Published Dec 24, 2025
KOB 4's feed description
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at U.S. President Donald Trump in a message to U.K. viewers. The address, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas day, warns about the rise of fascism. Kimmel reflects on Trump’s second term, saying he acts like a king. He notes, “Tyranny is booming over here.
The Hollywood Reporter
Jimmy Kimmel Delivers Fiery Anti-Trump Alternative Christmas Message on the U.K.’s Channel 4 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Dec 25, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
The late night host was invited by the U.
The Daily Caller
Jimmy Kimmel Can’t Help Himself, Does Worst Thing You Could Do To America And Trump Supporters (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 25, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
On Christmas Day, Jimmy Kimmel took his irrelevant message to the masses of Britain because no one in America really cares what he has to say.
Fox News
Jimmy Kimmel sparks backlash with ‘tyranny’ jab at America in UK Christmas speech (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 25, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Jimmy Kimmel drew backlash after criticizing the United States during his Channel 4 Christmas address to the U.K., with critics calling the late-night host "insufferable."
Newsweek
Jimmy Kimmel calls Trump king-like in alternative UK Christmas message (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 25, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Kimmel delivered Channel 4’s “Alternative Christmas Message,” which serves as a counterpoint to the UK monarch’s holiday address.
The Daily Signal
Jimmy Kimmel Spends His Christmas Bashing Trump’s America to Foreign Viewers (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Dec 25, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel told British viewers on Thursday that “tyranny is booming” under President Donald Trump.
Townhall
Jimmy Kimmel Lies and Cries About Trump in 'Christmas Message' (opens Townhall)
Published Dec 25, 2025
Townhall's feed description
Jimmy Kimmel tears into Trump during his Christmas message, addressing free speech issues.
Insider
Jimmy Kimmel's Christmas message to the UK: 'Tyranny is booming' in the US (opens Insider)
Published Dec 25, 2025
Insider's feed description
The talk show host appeared on British TV station Channel 4 to deliver its annual "alternative Christmas message."

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