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'Oscars 2024': Jimmy Kimmel claps back at Donald Trump with brutal 'jail time' comment after 'worse' host remark

Donald Trump voiced criticism directed at Jimmy Kimmel for his role as the host of the 2024 Oscars

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: During the Oscars 2024 telecast, just before Al Pacino was set to present the highly anticipated award for best picture to the film 'Oppenheimer,' Jimmy Kimmel seized the opportunity to address and share Donald Trump's recent social media post.

In his post, Donald Trump aimed criticism at Kimmel, specifically targeting his role as the host of this year's Oscars. Despite the tension of the moment, Kimmel fearlessly read Trump's remarks aloud to the audience, demonstrating his capacity to handle criticism with both humor and grace.

"Has there ever been a worse host than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars. His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and never can be. Get rid of Kimmel and perhaps replace him with another washed up, but cheap, ABC ‘talent,’ George Slopanopoulos," the post read.

Trump further added, "Also a really bad politically bad show tonight and for years, Disjoined, boring and very unfair. Why don’t they just give the Oscars to those that deserve them. Maybe that way their audience and TV ratings will come back from the depths. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Soon after Kimmel fired back at Trump by saying, “Blah, blah, blah…Okay, now, see if you can guess which former president just posted that on TruthSocial. Anyone? No? Well, thank you, President Trump. Thank you for watching, I’m surprised you’re still — isn’t it past your jail time?”

Soon after, fans shared their stance on the whole matter.

An X user said, "While hosting the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel reads Trump's Truth Social post criticizing his performance — and then proceeds to scorch the depraved degenerate: "I’m surprised you're still up. Isn't it past your jail time?"

Another user added, "Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump at the Oscars? That is so shocking. Never heard Kimmel try to make fun of Trump ever…. Totally unexpected this is."

A user wrote "Donald Trump is a laughing stock around the world. I loved watching Jimmy Kimmel hand Trump his ass."

Another user added, "Donald Trump’s immature and deranged social media post on the Oscars was just ruthlessly mocked by Jimmy Kimmel on live television in front of the world’s biggest celebrities on the most watched event of the year and the entire room laughed in his face." Another said, "Donald Trump is a laughing stock."

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' in monologue at Oscars 2024

During Sunday's Oscars ceremony, Jimmy Kimmel fearlessly tackled various controversial subjects in his opening monologue, leaving no stone unturned in his comedic jabs at the heart of Hollywood.

Kimmel, who is taking on his fourth hosting gig, commended the audience for their punctuality in arriving on time. "The show is starting an hour early this year, but it will go very, very late. We’re already five minutes late, and I’m not even joking,” he said.

With his trademark wit, Kimmel playfully commented on the absence of a Best Director nomination for the talented Greta Gerwig, celebrated for her directorial work in the widely acclaimed film 'Barbie.'

“Now, Barbie is a feminist icon, thanks to Greta Gerwig, who many believed deserved to be nominated for best director tonight. Hold on a second. I know you’re clapping, but you’re the ones who didn’t vote for her, by the way. Don’t act like you had nothing to do with this,” the talk show host said.

Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at Robert Downey Jr at the Oscars 2024

During his opening monologue at the Oscars 2024, Jimmy Kimmel took the opportunity to joke about Robert Downey Jr's remarkable journey of redemption in Hollywood, highlighting how he has reached a pinnacle in his career.

He humorously remarked on the actor's resurgence and success in the industry, acknowledging the significant strides Downey Jr has made in his career.

“Was that too on the nose or a drug motion you made? Look at him, he’s so handsome, so talented, he’s won every award there is to win. Is that an acceptance speech in your pocket or do you just have a very rectangular pe**s? 20 years ago, Robert played the villain, and correct me if I have this wrong, in a movie where Tim Allen turns into a dog, right? And if you ever decide to remake that film, I have just the guy to play Tim Allen," Jimmy remarked.

The comedian further added, "That is — where is he? Messi. Even though he’s a dog, may have given the performance of the year in ‘Anatomy of a Fall.’ He has an overdose scene. I haven’t seen a French actor vomit like that since Gérard Depardieu.”