Jimmy Kimmel to Deliver “Deeply Personal” Christmas Message on Channel 4 Amid Tumultuous Year
Jimmy Kimmel is preparing to close out a turbulent 2025 with a special Christmas Day message for U.K. broadcaster Channel 4, described as both deeply personal and characteristically jovial. According to early reports, the address will include one striking line that reflects his signature blend of satire and political commentary: “From a fascism perspective, this has been a really good year.”
The late-night host joins a list of high-profile figures who have delivered Channel 4’s annual Christmas message, including Edward Snowden and Brigitte Bardot. His appearance comes at the end of a year marked by controversy, public emotion and his unexpected mid-season removal from ABC following comments he made about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A Year Marked by Suspension and Public Support
Kimmel directly addressed his suspension — which lasted a week — in the monologue that opened his final show of 2025. Fighting back tears, he thanked viewers for supporting him through what he called one of the most challenging stretches of his career. He told fans that they had “literally pulled us out of a hole,” referring to the backlash that ultimately pushed ABC to reverse course and bring him back on air.
The veteran host acknowledged that late-night comedy has felt increasingly difficult amid political upheaval and rising hostility. He spoke candidly about feeling overwhelmed by “awful and destructive acts” happening across the country, and the sense of disorientation that comes with trying to make sense of them night after night.
Kimmel Reflects on America’s “Extended Psychotic Episode”
In his emotional address, Kimmel said the past year had forced him to question what values like “truth, justice and the American way” mean in present-day America. He also emphasized the importance of his show — and late-night satire more broadly — in helping viewers feel connected and sane during turbulent times.
“When people tell me our show makes them feel less crazy, it makes me feel less crazy too,” he said, adding that he wants international audiences to understand that “a lot of us are not OK with what is happening” in the United States.
Channel 4 Message Expected to Blend Humor and Hard Truths
Kimmel’s Christmas message is expected to weave together humor, grief, sarcasm and political commentary. With a year that included an FCC controversy, industry backlash, and the tragic death of his longtime friend and bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, the host has made clear that 2025 has changed him.
His Channel 4 appearance — airing on December 25 — will offer viewers a final reflection on everything he has endured, with the kind of pointed honesty that has defined his career. For more updates on entertainment and media, stay with InvestRecords.com.
