Rosie O'Donnell Roasts Trump, Honors Hayden Panettiere on Kimmel!
Rosie O'Donnell Roasts Trump, Honors Hayden Panettiere on Kimmel!
Rosie O'Donnell guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live, taking aim at "Mango Mussolini" Donald Trump and sharing a heartfelt tribute to the late Hayden Panettiere. Don't miss her fiery monologue!
Rosie O'Donnell made a memorable return to late-night television, taking over as guest host for "Jimmy Kimmel Live" this week. Her opening monologue quickly became a buzzing topic as she wasted no time addressing her long-standing feud with former President Donald Trump, whom she playfully dubbed "Mango Mussolini."
O'Donnell kicked off her four-night stint with a bold declaration, hinting at Trump's presumed watchfulness: "If you thought the president hated Jimmy Kimmel Live when it was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel? Buckle up, people! Buckle up." She then humorously explained her recent move to Ireland, attributing it to the political climate. "I’ve been living in Ireland for the past two years because of Mango Mussolini," she quipped, referencing "Project 2025" as a catalyst for her decision to relocate. She shared a funny anecdote about her child's reaction to the move, telling classmates, "I’m very sorry. I won’t be able to graduate sixth grade with you. I’m being forced to move to another country because the president of the United States hates my mother. But in all fairness, I believe my mother hates him more."
Throughout her monologue, O'Donnell never explicitly named Trump but made it clear she believed he was tuning in, looking directly into the camera and saying, "Hi! I know you’re watching!" She concluded this segment by joking, "Right now he’s in the White House crying because I haven’t mentioned him." The comedian and Trump have a decades-long history of animosity, dating back to her mocking his bankruptcy on "The View" in 2006.
Later in the show, O'Donnell shifted to a more somber and heartfelt note, paying tribute to actress Hayden Panettiere, who recently passed away. She shared personal memories of Panettiere, recalling her multiple appearances on "The Rosie O’Donnell Show" as a child and praising her bravery in discussing mental health as an adult. "I’m just heartbroken over the passing of Hayden Panettiere last night," O’Donnell shared, highlighting the impact Panettiere had on her.
