Instagram/Jimmy Kimmel TV Jimmy Kimmel survives a turbulent week of Trump backlash, FCC scrutiny, and WHCD controversy with a defiant, witty monologue-and Disney's support intact. May 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jimmy Kimmel endured a challenging week marked by controversy and political tension yet emerged with his show and reputation intact. The ABC host faced public pressure after making a joke about an "expectant widow" following the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) shooting.