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Rosie O'Donnell Hosts Kimmel Amid Political Firestorm
26 Jun
Summary
- Rosie O'Donnell is set to host Jimmy Kimmel Live! this summer.
- Her booking has drawn criticism from political commentator Megyn Kelly.
- O'Donnell's hosting will be part of a lineup of notable guest hosts.
Jimmy Kimmel is taking a hiatus from his late-night show this summer, with a series of guest hosts filling in. Among them is Rosie O'Donnell, whose upcoming hosting stint has generated considerable attention and political commentary. O'Donnell's selection has led to criticism from some figures, including political pundit Megyn Kelly.
Kelly, on her podcast, referred to the roster of guest hosts as a "litany of left-wing comedians" and specifically took issue with O'Donnell's inclusion, citing past political remarks. The guest host lineup also features Tiffany Haddish, Colman Domingo, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson, and Jelly Roll. Haddish and Anderson have hosted before, while O'Donnell and Domingo are new to the role. O'Donnell is slated to host starting August 17th, 2026, following Tiffany Haddish's opening on July 6th, 2026.
