Rosie O'Donnell Guest-hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live Amid References to President Trump
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Comedian Rosie O'Donnell appeared as a guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live, delivering a monologue that alluded to President Donald Trump without naming him directly.
Rosie O'Donnell stepped in as a guest host for the final episode of the season of Jimmy Kimmel Live, using the platform to address the political climate following the 2024 election. In her opening monologue, she noted that the president had previously expressed dislike for the show and warned viewers to "buckle up." O'Donnell spoke about her relocation to Ireland, describing it as a response to the political environment and noting that she has spent the past two years there.
She recounted a conversation with her child about moving abroad and remarked that the president was reportedly upset that she had not mentioned him by name. At the close of the segment, O'Donnell added that the president was "in the White House crying" because of her omission.
Kimmel had announced O'Donnell's appearance as a "special treat for our commander-in-chief," and she later told Variety that she was surprised by the invitation, having never previously appeared on the program. O'Donnell said she was grateful for the opportunity.
"I seemed to be, you know, the obsession he can’t get rid of," O'Donnell said in a July interview with Jake Tapper, adding that the president's focus on her stemmed from personal bias.
The appearance marks O'Donnell's return to late-night television after a period spent living abroad.