Jimmy Kimmel Tears Up on Final 2025 Show, Thanks Fans for Pulling Him Through
Jimmy Kimmel Tears Up on Final 2025 Show, Thanks Fans for Pulling Him Through
Kimmel fights back tears on the last show of 2025, thanking viewers for pulling him through a year of fires, headlines, and upheaval.
Jimmy Kimmel closed out 2025 with an emotional monologue, fighting back tears as he thanked his audience for sticking with him through a year of fires, headlines, and upheaval. He apologized for tearing up at the start, noting that this year brought more highs and lows than any other in his life.
The late night host recalled Los Angeles wildfires at the start of the year and acknowledged tough press and a public feud with Donald Trump that spilled into headlines. He also referenced a difficult moment when ABC briefly pulled his late night show from the schedule, describing it as part of a tumultuous year.
Yet he said the viewers kept him going, pulling him out of a hole and giving him hope through the hard days. He expressed gratitude for the fans, his team, and the shared moments that made the year survivable, even as the pace and pressure of late-night television remained intense.
As the credits rolled, Kimmel teased what the new year might bring, insisting he would keep showing up with humor for the audience that has rallied around him. The moment of vulnerability underscored a broader trend in late-night TV where hosts acknowledge personal struggles while staying committed to conversation and laughter.
