Jimmy Fallon Says He Hopes Kimmel Returns, Mocks Trump on ‘The Tonight Show’

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1. The Daily Dot

   "I hope he comes back": Here's what all of the late night hosts said about Jimmy Kimmel last night ↗ (opens The Daily Dot)

   Published Sep 18, 2025

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   Here’s what Fallon, Colbert, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and David Letterman had to say on their shows about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

2. Variety

   Jimmy Fallon Vows to Continue Covering Trump Amid Fears ‘That We’ll Be Censored,’ Stands by Jimmy Kimmel: ‘I Hope He Comes Back’ ↗ (opens Variety)

   Published Sep 18, 2025

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   During Thursday's "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," the host said he hopes Jimmy Kimmel will return after being pulled from ABC.

3. Deadline

   Jimmy Fallon Says “We Can Still Say What We Want” As He Hopes Kimmel Returns To ABC ↗ (opens Deadline)

   Published Sep 18, 2025

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   “I don’t know what’s going on, no one does. But I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he is a decent, funny, and loving guy. I hope he comes back," Fallon said.

4. The Hollywood Reporter

   Jimmy Fallon Says He Hopes Kimmel Returns, Mocks Trump on ‘The Tonight Show’ ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

   Published Sep 18, 2025

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   Jimmy Fallon said he hopes Jimmy Kimmel returns to his late night show and mocked Trump on his first show back since Kimmel was suspended.

5. Insider

   Jimmy Fallon says he hopes Jimmy Kimmel gets to go back on ABC ↗ (opens Insider)

   Published Sep 18, 2025

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   Fallon called Kimmel a "decent, funny, and loving guy," and said he hoped the latter's show would be reinstated.