Jimmy Kimmel‘s Year-End Message & Reflections on a Tumultuous 2025
Jimmy Kimmel is preparing to deliver a unique Christmas Day message on Channel 4 in the U.K. The broadcast promises to be both deeply personal and retain Kimmel’s signature humor. A notable line from the upcoming address has already surfaced: “From a fascism perspective, this has been a really good year.”
This message arrives following a challenging year for the late-night host, marked by a temporary suspension from ABC. The suspension stemmed from comments made in the wake of the shooting involving Charlie Kirk. Kimmel joins a distinguished list of individuals who have previously delivered the annual channel 4 address, including Edward Snowden and Brigitte Bardot.
A Tearful Farewell to 2025
Kimmel concluded his final monologue of 2025 wiht visible emotion, expressing gratitude to his audience for their unwavering support.He acknowledged the year’s difficulties, describing it as “strange” and “hard,” and perhaps the most impactful of his life.
“Thank you for joining us…for what is our final show of the year,” Kimmel stated, visibly moved. “This one has been a strange year. It’s been a hard year, we’ve had some lows, we’ve had some highs.”
He specifically thanked viewers for “literally pulling us out of a hole,” a clear reference to his week-long absence from the air. This outpouring of support clearly resonated with the comedian.
Navigating a Disorienting Landscape
Kimmel delved into the emotional toll of covering current events,particularly the disheartening prevalence of destructive acts. He confessed to feeling overwhelmed trying to reconcile the ideals of truth and justice with the realities of the present day.
“You see so many awful and destructive acts…and it can make you feel crazy,” Kimmel explained.”You grow up reading ‘Superman’ and you learn to value truth, justice and the American way, and then you start to realize…you don’t know where that all went.”
However, Kimmel found solace in knowing his show offered a sense of connection and normalcy for viewers. He emphasized the importance of Americans communicating their concerns to international audiences.
A Message of hope Amidst Uncertainty
Ultimately, Kimmel expressed optimism, asserting that the good in the country still outweighs the bad. He urged viewers to remain steadfast during what he termed an “extended psychotic episode.”
“there is still a lot more good in this country than bad,” kimmel concluded. “We hope that you will bear with us during this extended psychotic episode that we’re in the middle of.”
Kimmel recently extended his deal with disney through May 2027, signaling his continued commitment to late-night television. His year-end message promises to be a poignant reflection on a year of challenges and a hopeful outlook for the future.
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