Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night talk show on Tuesday after being paused earlier due to his comments on Charlie Kirk’s death. During his opening monologue, he became emotional as he spoke about Charlie and his widow, Erika Kirk.
Kimmel acknowledged the tragedy of Kirk’s assassination, which sparked fierce debate and led to his show’s suspension. While criticizing some political reactions, Kimmel expressed regret if his words felt ill-timed and clarified he never intended to make light of the murder.
He praised Erika Kirk’s courage in forgiving her husband’s killer, calling it a powerful example of grace. Overcome with emotion, Kimmel urged viewers to reflect on forgiveness as a way to heal from tragedy.
