Jimmy Kimmel did not mince words while accepting the trophy for Best Talk Show for Jimmy Kimmel Live! at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. "We share this award with our colleagues in late night, our fellow nominees who did not care enough to be here with you tonight," Kimmel, 58, quipped during his speech at the Sunday, January 4, awards show, which was held at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California.